How to Watch Vikings vs. Chiefs: Time, TV Channel and Live Stream – Week 5

Updated Oct. 8, 2023 3:13 p.m. ET

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Justin Jefferson will lead the Minnesota Vikings into their game against the Kansas City Chiefs at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday at 4:25 PM ET.

On offense, the Chiefs have been a top-five unit, ranking third-best in the NFL by putting up 393 yards per game. They rank eighth on defense (294.5 yards allowed per game). The Vikings are accumulating 22.5 points per contest on offense this season (17th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are allowing 23.8 points per game (19th-ranked) on defense.

Below we dig deep into all of the details you need to know about this contest, including how to watch on TV.

How to Watch Vikings vs. Chiefs

• When: Sunday, October 8, 2023 at 4:25 PM ET
• Where: U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota
• TV: Watch on CBS

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Chiefs vs. Vikings: Head-to-Head

• In the past five meetings, Kansas City holds a 3-2 record against Minnesota.
• Minnesota has outscored Kansas City 111 points to 91 in the past five games.

Chiefs' 2023 Schedule

Chiefs Stats & Insights

• The Chiefs have the eighth-ranked defense this year (294.5 yards allowed per game), and they've been better offensively, ranking third-best with 393 yards per game.
• Kansas City ranks sixth in pass offense (256 passing yards per game) and eighth in pass defense (190.5 passing yards allowed per game) this season.
• The Chiefs rank ninth in run offense (137 rushing yards per game) and 13th in run defense (104 rushing yards allowed per game) this year.
• With five forced turnovers (12th in NFL) against eight turnovers committed (26th in NFL), Kansas City's -3-3 turnover margin ranks 24th in the league.

Chiefs Key Players

• In four games for the Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes II has led the offense with 1,006 yards (251.5 yards per game) while compiling eight touchdowns, four interceptions and a 64.3% completion percentage.
• Isiah Pacheco has piled up 270 rushing yards (4.9 yards per carry) and two touchdowns in four games for the Chiefs.
• As part of the Chiefs' passing offense, Travis Kelce has caught 17 balls on 26 targets for 155 yards and two touchdowns.

Vikings' 2023 Schedule

Vikings Stats & Insights

• The Vikings are generating 370.8 total yards per contest on offense this season (ninth-ranked). Meanwhile, they are allowing 344.8 total yards per game (20th-ranked).
• Minnesota's pass offense has been dominant, racking up 287.3 passing yards per game (third-best) this season. On defense, it ranks 20th by allowing 233.5 passing yards per game.
• The Vikings rank fifth-worst in rushing yards per game (83.5), but they've been more effective defensively, ranking 16th in the NFL with 111.3 rushing yards conceded per contest.
• Minnesota has forced three turnovers this season and have turned the ball over 11 times, resulting in a -8 turnover margin that is third-worst in the NFL.

Vikings Key Players

• In four games, Kirk Cousins has passed for 1,214 yards (303.5 per game), with 11 touchdowns and four interceptions, and a completion percentage of 68.8%.
• In four games, Jefferson has 33 catches for 543 yards (135.8 per game) and three touchdowns.
• Alexander Mattison has run for 250 yards (62.5 per game) and zero touchdowns in four games.

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