Back Vikings in pivotal NFC showdown against Lions

NFL Week 18 picks straight up and against spread: Lions or Vikings for NFC's top playoff seed?
If not, the Steelers could reclaim the divisional flag by vanquishing the Bengals on Saturday night in Pittsburgh, though surging Cincinnati is still fighting for its own slim playoff chances.
NFL playoff scenarios for Week 18: How AFC North, NFC South can be decided; Bengals alive, need lots of help
The NFL released the playoff scenarios for Week 18, determining which teams can secure a No. 1 seed -- which comes with a first-round bye and home-field advantage -- a division title or a playoff berth this week.
2024 NFL odds: Back Vikings in pivotal NFC showdown against Lions
Will Hill predicted that the No. 1 seed in the NFC could come down to Vikings-Lions, and here we are. Find out why he's backing Minnesota in this huge Week 18 showdown.
NFL playoff picture: Projected AFC, NFC bracket wild card matchups before Week 18
There's one last week to decide the NFL playoff picture in each conference. Here's how things stand entering Week 18.
NFL playoff picture and draft order Week 18: Lions, Vikings battle for NFC's top seed
With Week 17 of the season behind us, we now know this: The Philadelphia Eagles are NFC East champions, the Indianapolis Colts were eliminated from the AFC playoff race, and both the Washington Commanders and Los Angeles Rams earned playoff spots. And the NFC race will now come down to a winner-take-all battle in the NFC North.
Lions-Vikings showdown will decide NFC North title, top seed in playoffs
The winner earns the NFC North title, home-field advantage until the Super Bowl and a coveted bye in the playoffs.
Battle for NFC's No. 1 seed: Three reasons why Vikings are a stronger Super Bowl contender than Lions
The winner will be the No. 1 seed and won't have to go outdoors all postseason. The loser will fall to the No. 5 seed and will likely have to win three road games to make the Supe
NFL 2024 Week 18 odds: Lions vs. Vikings spread, line, over/under
Oddsmakers project the Minnesota Vikings (14-2) to put up a fight in their attempt to continue their nine-game winning streak, as they are just 3-point underdogs in a matchup with the Detroit
Lions and Vikings wrap up NFL's regular season by playing for top seed in NFC
Pregame analysis and predictions of the Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions NFL game to be played on January 5, 2025 on ESPN.
NFL picks: Lions, Vikings meet for division title, NFC's top seed
The only Week 18 game that really matters all that much for both teams playing in it happens Sunday night in Detroit when the Minnesota Vikings travel to face the Detroit Lions for a key matchup. The Lions (14-2) and Vikings (14-2) will be playing for the NFC North Division title and the NFC's top seed in the postseason.
2025 NFL playoff picture, bracket for AFC and NFC: Here are the 14 teams projected to make the postseason
As we head into the final week of the NFL season, there's going to be a lot of drama and that's because there are still two ...
AFC North Whiparound: Divisional doubleheader sets the tone for Week 18
Plus, could Myles Garrett win another Defensive Player of the Year award despite the Browns' struggles this season?
In the dominant NFC North, a 14-win team will be heading to playoffs as wild card
This weekend's NFC North matchup between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings will make for a playoff situation like never before in the NFL.
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NFL Week 18 playoff scenarios: AFC North, NFC South up for grabs
A division title in each conference, one wild card slot in the AFC and the No. 1 seed in the NFC all will be on the line within the NFL’s Week 18 slate. Here’s a glimpse at what’s been ...
Browns' Myles Garrett prefers to 'mess up' Ravens' division title hopes over winning NFL sack crown
Garrett enters Week 18 tied with Trey Hendrickson of the Bengals with 14 sacks on the season. He's the only player in NFL ...
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AFC North Preview Week 18: Ravens host banged-up Browns; Steelers take on surging Bengals
Unlike most division leaders who already have their titles and playoff seeding secured, the reigning AFC North champions are ...