The Minnesota Vikings have been dealing with rumors of selling off their valuable assets with the NFL's trade deadline on the way but Kevin O'Connell has tried to quell such talk by acknowledging that a strong October could put the Vikings right back in it. That makes their scheduled game in Week 5 agains thte visiting Kansas City Chiefs a very important game for Kirk Cousins and company.
Can the Chiefs put the Vikings' season out of reach? Can Cousins get the best of Patrick Mahomes in their first head-to-head matchup? Can the Chiefs make it four in a row? Will Minnesota prove to be too feisty with their backs against the wall?
Let's look ahead to the Week 5 matchup between these teams with all of the information you need to know.
Chiefs vs. Vikings game time
The Chiefs keep up their streak of playing at new times on the same day with a late-afternoon session on Sunday, October 8 in Week 5. Last week, they occupied the Sunday Night Football slot against the Jets but played the lunchtime slot against the Bears in Week 3. The Chiefs and Jets square off at 3:25 p.m. C.T.
Chiefs vs Vikings location
Kansas City will remain on the road after playing in East Rutherford, New Jersey in Week 4 by visiting the Twin Cities in Week 5. The Chiefs and Vikings will be kicking off in U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
Chiefs vs. Vikings odds
The Vikes opened the week as 6-point underdogs to the Chiefs, per Draft Kings.
How to watch or stream Chiefs vs Vikings
If you're wanting to watch the Chiefs visit the Vikings in Week 5, you'll want to tune into CBS on television or Paramount for your streaming needs. For those looking for other ways to stream, our friends at FUBO have you covered. You can also check out YouTube for NFL Sunday Ticket or NFL+ for further streaming options.
Series history for Chiefs vs Vikings
The series history between these two teams is a storied one, especially for two franchises that rarely play and sit so far apart in the NFL organizational chart. The first-ever matchup between the Chiefs and Vikings was—you likely guessed it—in Super Bowl IV when K.C. won the Super Bowl for the first time. Overall the Chiefs are winning the series with an 8-5 record against the Vikings all-time, including three wins in their last four games.