NFL makes change to start time for Packers-Vikings, Cowboys-Eagles Week 17 games

The NFL has made a schedule change for this weekend’s games. The league has announced that the Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles game will now be played at 1 p.m. on Sunday after previously being scheduled for 4:25 p.m.

In addition, the NFL revealed that the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers game will be played at 4:25 p.m. It was previously scheduled for 1 p.m.

The change was made after the Cowboys were eliminated from playoff contention this past weekend. The Eagles can clinch the NFC East Division title with a win over Dallas.

As for the NFC North matchup, the Vikings are currently tied with the Lions at 13-2, one game behind the Chiefs for the best record in the NFL. The Packers are still in playoff contention with a 10-4 record.

The Eagles beat the Cowboys 34-6 earlier this season but have been playing better as of late with Cooper Rush at quarterback. Dallas has won four of its past five games, including a victory over Tampa Bay on Sunday.

When the Vikings and Lions played earlier this season, Detroit escaped with a 31-29 win.

CeeDee Lamb injury update: NFL WR shares latest after Bucs game, explains decision to continue playing

The Dallas Cowboys may not be fighting for the Super Bowl this season as they are eliminated from the NFL playoffs. But don’t tell star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb there isn’t anything valuable on the line.

Lamb has put his body on the line week-in and week-out, despite Dallas’ record being under .500 for most of the season, and quarterback Dak Prescott out for the season. It’s paid off in numerous ways for the Cowboys, as they’ve been extremely competitive in the NFL over the past few weeks, and they even defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who seemed primed for a playoff run entering this past Sunday’s contest.

Afterwards, Lamb spoke with the media, revealing he’s still dealing with immense pain from a shoulder injury. However, it’s important for him to be out there for his team each week, and he’s not missing an opportunity to wear that Cowboys’ star on his helmet if he can play, even if it’s a borderline lost season.

“My shoulder is outta whack, I’m not gonna even lie to you,” Lamb stated, via Jon Machota of The Athletic. “I’m just out there battling and doing what I do. It’s not fun. … I love this game that much. I’m literally willing to put my body out there on the line for my guys.”