The Minnesota Vikings are teetering on the brink of playoff elimination, while the Dallas Cowboys still hold an outside chance of reaching the postseason. For Dallas, that path begins with winning out, and it starts with a crucial matchup against the Vikings on Sunday Night Football.
With both teams fighting to keep their playoff hopes alive, fans can expect a competitive and high-energy game at AT&T Stadium on Sunday night. Here’s a look at the NBC broadcast team that will be calling the action.
Minnesota Vikings at Dallas Cowboys: Game Details
Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025
Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
Location: AT&T Stadium (Arlington, Texas)
TV: NBC
Stream: NFL+, Peacock
Who Are the Announcers for Cowboys-Vikings on NBC?
- Lead Play-by-Play Announcer: Mike Tirico
- Color Commentator: Cris Collinsworth
- Sideline Reporter: Melissa Stark
NBC’s primetime slate will begin with “Football Night in America” (7:00 p.m. ET), leading into the Cowboys-Vikings matchup at 8:20 p.m. ET. Fans can tune into one of the most recognizable broadcast teams in sports, calling the action.
Tirico continues as the lead play-by-play voice, delivering trademark big-game presence to the Sunday night stage. Widely renowned for his smooth delivery and smart analysis, Tirico has become a fixture of marquee football broadcasts.
Prior to joining Sunday Night Football, Tirico spent nearly a decade calling ESPN’s Monday Night Football from 2006 to 2015. His versatile résumé includes the Olympics, World Cup soccer, NBA, NHL, college sports, golf, tennis, and the Indy 500.
Joining Tirico in the booth is Collinsworth, who is currently in his 17th season as a color analyst for Sunday Night Football. The former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver earned three Pro Bowl selections during his eight-year NFL career and has collected 17 Emmy Awards across HBO, FOX, and NFL Network. He also recently completed 500 games as a broadcaster.
On the sidelines, Stark connects viewers to everything happening beyond the main action. More than just reporting injuries or scores, she provides context and human stories that unfold throughout the night. With over 25 years in sports broadcasting, Stark’s poise and clarity keep fans engaged throughout every moment.
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For listeners tuning in on the radio, Cowboys coverage will air locally on KRLD-FM 105.3 The Fan in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. The game will also be carried nationally by Compass Media, featuring Kevin Ray on play-by-play alongside analyst Steve Beuerlein.
Westwood One will provide an additional national radio broadcast, with Ryan Radtke handling play-by-play duties and Mike Golic serving as the analyst.
