If the Vikings beat the Packers on Sunday, the Lions can clinch the NFC North with a win in Week 18 no matter what they do vs. the 49ers.

The NFL season has reached its final two weeks, and the Detroit Lions are firmly in the race for a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs in the NFC. As it stands, the Lions are in a tie for the top spot in the NFC with an NFC North divisional opponent,

The Detroit Lions watched Washington beat Philadelphia on their cellphones following a 34-17 bounce-back win at Chicago that helped them keep pace with Minnesota in the race for the NFC North title and top seeding in the conference.

After the Detroit Lions saw their fortunes take a pleasant turn with the Washington Commanders’ upset of the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday afternoon, it appeared possible the Minnesota Vikings would extend the favor by losing to the Seahawks in Seattle.

If the Vikings lose on Sunday to the Packers, the Lions can seize the No. 1 seed with a Monday night win over the 49ers. If the Vikings win on Sunday,

This season has been awesome for Minnesota Vikings fans. The team has exceeded even the most optimistic fans’ wildest preseason expectations. Sam Darnold

In 15 games, Darnold has thrown for 3,776 yards, 32 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, leading the Vikings to a 13-2 record and potentially the top seed in the NFC come January. Minnesota is playing Detroit in the final week of the season,

The Green Bay Packers could be peaking at the right time, they'll get a stiff test on the road against Minnesota this Sunday.

We aren't done with the 2024 season yet, but looking ahead to the offseason is a smart move for the Minnesota Vikings. Right now, the Vikings are 13-2, and they have a chance to win the NFC North and earn the number one seed for the playoffs if they beat the Green Bay Packers on Sunday and the Detroit Lions the following week.

When asked if Hooker was at the point where they would trust him to play in a postseason game, Mark Brunell said, “Absolutely, I would.”