Match results: The Vikings fell short against the Lions in Sunday's final regular season game, losing 31-9 and missing out on the NFC's top seed. Minnesota had a chance to win the NFC North and secure not only home-field advantage in the postseason, but also a first-round bye, but the spoils will go to the Lions.
Instead, the Vikings will fall to the No. 5 seed and qualify for the wild-card round. They are scheduled to face the NFC West champion Los Angeles Rams on Monday, January 13th. The Lions will wait and face the lowest remaining seed in the district round.
of minnesota vikings They have the second-best record in the NFL but are competing for a playoff seed heading into the final weekend of the regular season. they are going to face off against their rivals detroit lionsalso 14-2 this year, in the final game of Week 18 that will determine the top seed and winner in the NFC North.
The game is scheduled for Sunday night at 8:20 p.m. ET. sunday night football Game of the Season in Detroit. The Lions played the first meeting between the two teams in Minnesota earlier this year. The Lions are 2.5 point favorites going into this game. By FanDuel Sportsbook.
Minnesota Vikings NFC North championship scenario
It's a pretty simple situation for the Vikings. Previous encounters are not taken into account as they are tied with the Lions and the winner of this match will beat their rivals by one game. If the Vikings win, they will improve to 15-2, secure home-field advantage, and earn the top seed in the postseason as the NFC North winner.
That would give the Vikings a bye week and drop the Lions to the No. 5 seed. That means the loser will travel to play the No. 4 seed in the wild card round. tampa bay buccaneers, atlanta falconsor Los Angeles Rams. The winner will face the lowest remaining seed in the divisional round.
The Vikings clinched the NFC North, a first-round bye, and home-field advantage as follows:
Vikings eliminated from NFC North contention, earns 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
Teams marked with a (z) received the 1 seed, home-field advantage, and a first-round bye.
