If the Vikings defeat the Packers on Sunday, then the NFC North will be decided in Week 18 regardless of the outcome of the Lions' game. The Lions have put their sole focus on defeating the 49ers in what is a rematch of last year's NFC Championship game.

The Lions can clinch the NFC North title with a win over the 49ers on Monday if the Packers upset the Vikings.

The Green Bay Packers are one of the ten teams that has already locked up a spot, but their exact seed remains to be determined. Green Bay could earn the #5 seed if they win out — beating the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears down the stretch — and if the Vikings also lose to the Detroit Lions in week 18.

With David Montgomery sidelined, the Detroit Lions leaned heavily on Jahmyr Gibbs to shoulder the load at the running back position. Montgomery is expected to be sidelined for the remainder of the regular season,