Originally, the Vikings didn’t have many primetime games on their schedule, largely based on how they were perceived from a national perspective.

Now boasting a 5-1 record, however, the Vikings have suddenly become appointment television. Naturally, the NFL has reacted accordingly, flexing the Nov. 2 game between the Vikings and the Indianapolis Colts to primetime.

As a result, the Vikings and the Colts will now kickoff at 7:20 p.m. on Sunday Night Football. The matchup was previously scheduled to be played during the noon slate of games.

This is the first time the Vikings have been flexed this season. It might not be the last time given the way things have played out to this point.

The only other primetime games the Vikings have on their schedule as of right now is is this week’s game against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football and the Dec. 16 game against the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football.

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