By the numbers
22.5 million
Average viewing audience for NBC's "Sunday Night Football" in 2015. "SNF" has been television's No. 1 prime-time show for five years in a row.
13
Games played by the Vikings under the "SNF" package. They are 4-9 in those games.
175
Approximate size of NBC's production crew for Sunday's game.
1
Cameras mounted on an airplane that will fly over U.S. Bank Stadium and give an aerial view through the clear roof.
31
Years Al Michaels has been calling NFL games on TV, including the past 11 on "SNF."
28
Games that will be broadcast by NBC this season: two in the preseason, 24 in the regular season and two in the postseason.
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