Sunday Night Football

The Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers have both had their ups and downs this season, and both teams have done enough through the first 15 weeks to stay in playoff contention.

Unfortunately, injuries have been just as much a part of this Packers season as wins and losses.

The Packers have their bye the following week, and LaFleur said that could also factor into whether they hold out Rodgers to give him more time to heal.

Drew Brees is officially done at NBC Sports after one year. NBC Sports chairman Pete Bevacqua told The Associated Press that Brees will not be a part of the network's NFL and Notre Dame coverage this year.