EAGAN, Minn. — When the Vikings (5-3-1) return from their bye, they'll be back in action against the Bears (5-3) and back in prime time.
The NFL announced Monday that the NFC North head-to-head on Nov. 18 will be flexed from noon (CT) to 7:20 p.m. (CT) and air on NBC's Sunday Night Football.
This will be the third consecutive year in which Minnesota's annual trip to Soldier Field will be a night game (the past two have been on Monday Night Football).
The Vikings Nov. 25 home game against the Packers (3-4-1) is also scheduled to be on Sunday Night Football.