Clete Blakeman’s officiating crew is taking the field for the Minnesota Vikings’ Border Battle against the Green Bay Packers this afternoon at Lambeau Field, and if you’re a Seahawks fan, that name probably just gave you a serious dose of déjà vu. Remember last year? The infamous ‘Max Brosmer game’ where our Hawks absolutely shellacked the Vikings 26-0? Yeah, that was Blakeman’s crew.
Blakeman Back in the Spotlight, Thanks to Chaos
It turns out Blakeman wasn’t even supposed to be calling this game. The original plan had John Hussey’s crew in charge, the same crew the Vikings just saw a few weeks ago in New Orleans. But Friday brought an FAA ground stop that threw all the referee assignments into total chaos. So, now it’s Blakeman’s crew at Lambeau. It’s safe to say Vikings fans are probably hoping for a better outcome than their last encounter with this crew, especially after that 26-0 shutout courtesy of our Emerald City squad. We certainly remember it vividly up here, and we’ll be watching to see how things shake out.
Game Time, Channels, and How to Tune In
If you’re looking to catch this NFC North showdown, you’re in luck because it’s kicking off at the best time for NFL action: noon Central Time on Sunday afternoon. FOX family of networks is handling the coverage, with Adam Amin and Drew Brees on the call. For those in the Twin Cities, KMSP-9 will have it, and there’s a good chance you’re in the local broadcast area. If not, YouTube TV NFL Sunday Ticket is your go-to. And for our troops serving overseas, you can catch the game live on the American Forces Network, specifically on AFN Sports. Kickoff is at 1800Z, which is 1900L for Central Europe, 2100L for Arabian time, and 0300L on Monday morning for fans in Japan and Korea.
If you’re more of a radio fan, or on the move, the Vikings Radio Network affiliates will have you covered across the upper Midwest. For satellite radio listeners, find the Vikings feed on Channel 264. And if you’re on the SiriusXM app, Channel 820 is the Vikings’ permanent home there. This afternoon’s game officially wraps up the Border Battles for the Vikings in 2026, so you know they’ll be looking to make a statement, regardless of who is calling the shots on the field.
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Originally reported by Daily Norseman.
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