How can Lions clinch the NFC North title in Week 18?

of detroit lions have already done business with minnesota vikings They only do it once this year — even on the road — but they must beat their division rivals again to break the NFC's best record in Week 18. Detroit will host Minnesota in a game that will determine the winner of the NFC North division in the playoffs. Sowing seeds, etc.

Detroit is 14-2, including a 31-29 win over the Vikings in Week 7, but it all comes down to the final game of the regular season. They will face Minnesota again in the finals. sunday night football before the playoffs. That game is scheduled for Sunday at 8:20 p.m. ET. The Lions are 2.5 point favorites. According to FanDuel Sportsbook.

Detroit Lions NFC North championship scenario

The Lions have dominated the NFC for most of the season, holding the tiebreaker against the Vikings since their Week 7 game. However, they have the same record heading into Week 18, meaning the winner will have a one-game lead over their opponent. That means the winner would clinch the conference's top seed in the NFC North, receive a first-round bye in the playoffs, and receive home-field advantage in the conference championship game (if they advance).

In other words, Sunday's game will be the biggest game of the year for both teams, in addition to the start of the regular season approaching. The loser of this game will not only have to play overtime, but will drop to the No. 5 seed and face the No. 4 seed in the wild card round. The fourth seed is tampa bay buccaneers, atlanta falconsor Los Angeles RamsHowever, that is expected to be decided early on Saturday.

The Lions earned the NFC North, a first-round bye, and home field advantage with the following results:

The Lions were eliminated from NFC North contention and earned the No. 5 seed:

NFC standings entering Week 18

1.×-detroit lions (14-2, victory over MIN)
2.y-philadelphia eagles (13-3)
3. Yes-Los Angeles Rams (10-6)
4. tampa bay buccaneers (9-7)

5.×-minnesota vikings (14-2, lost to DET)
6.×-commander of washington (11-5, 8-3 NFC)
7.×-green bay packers (11-5, 6-5 NFC)

8. seattle seahawks (9-7) — Eliminated
9. atlanta falcons (8-8)
10. dallas cowboys (7-9, 5-6 NFC) — Lost
11. arizona cardinals (7-9, 3-8 NFC) — Lost
12. san francisco 49ers (6-9, win over DAL) — Eliminated
13. new orleans saints (5-11) — Eliminated
14. chicago bears (4-11, win over CAR) — Eliminated
15. carolina panthers (4-12, lost to CHI) — Eliminated
16. new york giants (3-13) — Eliminated

Teams marked with an asterisk
excluded from division competition
Teams marked with (x) have qualified for the playoffs
The team marked with (y) won the division