Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. The Minnesota Vikings have plenty of intriguing matchups set for the 2019 season. Subscribe today », according to John Ourand of the Sports Business Journal. I won't get into what happened or why they withdrew it, but there was enough momentum generated by Detroit, Dallas and other teams to keep the tradition of the two games. Detroit has hosted a Thanksgiving game … Ahead of the NFL’s official release of the 2019 schedule Wednesday at 8 p.m., multiple outlets are reporting that the evening Thanksgiving game on NBC will feature the the New Orleans Saints taking on the Atlanta Falcons at 7:20 p.m. on Nov. 28, a rematch of last year’s Thanksgiving game. Philadelphia has traveled for Thursday road games each of the last two years, and four of the last five. Find out more about how we use your information in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. Here’s the Eagles full 2019 schedule, courtesy of my colleague Jeff McLane: #Eagles 2019 schedule:9/8 WAS, 19/15 at Atl, 8:209/22 DET, 19/26 at GB, 8:2010/6 NYJ, 110/13 at MIN, 110/20 at DAL, 8:2010/27 at BUF, 111/3 CHI, 1BYE11/17 NE, 4:2511/24 SEA, 8:2012/1 at MIA, 112/9 NYG, 8:1512/15 at WAS, 112/22 DAL, 4:2512/29 at NYG, 1. "That’s all it said. There would be several factors that would make a Thanksgiving game between the Eagles and Vikings noteworthy. That momentum was ruined after a late-season collapse by Minnesota allowed the Eagles to clinch a second consecutive playoff berth and win over the hated, Chicago Bears. “I didn’t actually write about this but I have heard that Minnesota vs. Philadelphia is one that’s in play,” Ourand said around the 32-minute mark, adding later: “It’s not dead set, but I’m told that it’s pretty likely.”. the matchup could take place on Thanksgiving night. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. https://theeagleswire.usatoday.com/2019/02/13/eagles-pretty-likely-to-play-vikings-on-thanksgiving-in-2019/, Philadelphia Eagles sign DE Shareef Miller to the practice squad, Eagles estimated injury report: Malik Jackson among 6 to sit out; Alshon Jeffery listed as limited, 4 takeaways from the news that Eagles TE Zach Ertz could miss a month with an ankle injury, Eagles RB Miles Sanders expected to miss game vs. the Giants with a knee injury, Updated 2021 NFL Draft order after Week 6, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Meanwhile, Bradford suffered through two injury-riddled seasons in Minnesota and failed to appear in a playoff game. Philadelphia defeated Minnesota in the 2018 NFC Championship Game, ending the Vikings’ hopes of being the first team to host and play in a Super Bowl. The Lions, 3-7-1 and limping through a lost season, will play their 80th Thanksgiving game dating back to 1934. All rights reserved (About Us). Fans are back at the Linc for Eagles home games. This past season the Vikings got a little revenge with a 23-21 win over the Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. 7. It’s the first time in six years the defending Super Bowl champion won’t host the first game of the season. The league said they’ll announce the three Saturday games no later than Week 8. Subscribe today to MLive.com. But just on a competitive basis, as soon as you look at the schedule, you want to know, are you on short week on a Thursday?”. A few weeks later, Philadelphia came for it. The Eagles and the Vikings have forged an intense rivalry in recent years. They’ll also play in five primetime games this season, beginning with their Week 2 match-up agains the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The NFL is also switching things up with a pre-Christmas Saturday in Week 16 on Dec. 23 featuring three games on the NFL Network. Draft Wire recently released their updated 2021 NFL Draft order after Week 6 and as things currently stand, Philadelphia would have a top-10 pick. The MInnesota Vikings reportedly could host the first Thanksgiving game in franchise history against the Philadelphia Eagles in 2019. Miami Dolphins (via Houston Texans (1-5)). "And one of the things that came up was the difficulty sometimes of short weeks on Thursdays. Powered by Minute Media © 2020 All Rights Reserved. Putting a matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles in front of a prime time audience on Thanksgiving would be a big win for the NFL and it will be interesting to see if it comes to fruition this fall. The Eagles lost 20-14, ending their season. Asked if he strong-armed the Eagles into waving the white flag, Wood declined to elaborate. However, a late-season collapse by Minnesota inevitably allowed the Eagles to clinch a second consecutive playoff berth. The Eagles haven’t played on Thanksgiving since 2015. With the Eagles on a short week and set to host the New York Giants, here are some of the top photos from Sunday's loss. It’s a great tradition in Detroit, Dallas, whatever. Lions fans can rest easy for now, as Philadelphia withdrew its proposal before deliberations even began this week at the owners meetings. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images) Stefon Diggs. Here is everything you need to know about watching NFL games on Thanksgiving in 2019, including the full TV schedule with kickoff times and channels. That’s all. The Eagles submitted a rule proposal that would force Dallas and Detroit to alternate hosting Thanksgiving games, with the other going on the road. The Philadelphia Eagles played gritty football until the end but were unable to overcome a huge deficit despite scoring 22 points in the fourth quarter. Your privacy is safe with us. They withdrew it and it was never voted upon.". The Eagles and Vikings have also been involved in several notable transactions over the years. TNS. Instead, the New England Patriots will open their season on Sunday Night Football at Gillette Stadium on Sept. 8 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Your schools. Traditionally, those games have gone to the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys until the NFL added the primetime game in 2006. The Eagles have played on Thanksgiving seven times in their history, sporting a 6-1 record in those contests. It’s not dead set, but I’m told that it’s pretty likely.”. cleared the way for Philadelphia to head to the playoffs, Some Vikings fans enjoy taking their anger out on Kirk Cousins, 5-Star Recruit Jalen Johnson Taunted by Students with Photo Resembling Blackface, Minnesota Vikings 2019 NFL Draft Profile: A.J. If Philadelphia’s matchup against the Vikings were to be picked for the Thanksgiving day slate, the battle would take place in Minnesota at U.S. Bank Stadium. Eagles 'pretty likely' to play Vikings on Thanksgiving in 2019. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. Sign up for the Eagles Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. © 2020 Advance Local Media LLC. Finally, this game would feature a matchup of two teams that have become bitter rivals in the NFC. ESPN will air two Monday Night Football games to open the season on Sept. 9: Houston Texans at New Orleans Saints at 7:10 p.m., and Denver Broncos at Oakland Raiders at 10:20 p.m. Here’s what Thanksgiving Day will look like Week 13: • 12:30 p.m.: Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions (Fox), • 4:30 p.m.: Buffalo Bills at Dallas Cowboys (CBS), • 8:20 p.m.: New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons (NBC). The matchup would also mark the third time in the past four seasons in which the Vikings will have played on Thanksgiving. The Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings have played some meaningful games over the past two seasons and it looks like the NFL is prepared to turn round three into a Thursday night, primetime matchup. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (each updated 1/1/20). The official 2019 schedule won’t be released until April, but some of the tea leaves have begun to fall as to when the Vikings could host the Eagles during an episode of the Sports Illustrated media podcast. "Obviously, we're very much supporting the current system and keeping it that way. The two that aren’t selected will take place on Sunday, Dec. 22. Statewide insights. History favors the Eagles on Thursday against the Giants. The Lions have been an underdog in their annual Thanksgiving game eight times over the past 12 seasons, covering the spread in only one of those games. “Even though I’m tired, you’re not going to throw me off my game.”. Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (62) in action during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Philadelphia. Follow him on Twitter@Mike_E_Kaye. The Eagles lost 20-14, ending their season. With trips to see Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs and a visit to Jerry World to see the Dallas Cowboys already on deck, the one opponent that Vikings fans may have circled is a home date with the Philadelphia Eagles. Fans take in a recent Thanksgiving game at Ford Field. Report: Vikings could host Eagles on Thanksgiving night in 2019 The Minnesota Vikings reportedly could host the first Thanksgiving game in franchise history against the Philadelphia Eagles in 2019… Two will be played at the brand-new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in North London, while the other two will be at Wembley Stadium.