The NFL kicks off its weekend with a Thursday night matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the Minnesota Vikings. The Cowboys are one of the top teams this year, with a record of 10-1. The Vikings are 6-5.
The game is being played amid some speculation that the NFL may eliminate Thursday night games. The league’s ratings are down this year.
Here & Now sports analyst Mike Pesca (@pescami) joins Here & Now‘s Robin Young to weigh in, and discuss news from Major League Baseball on a tentative new collective bargaining agreement.
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