Why the Detroit Lions will finally get help from Packers by beating Vikings

As I’m sure you’re aware of by now, the Detroit Lions could clinch the NFC No. 1 seed by Monday night. The scenario is simple: first, they need the Green Bay Packers to defeat the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday afternoon (4:25 p.m. ET on FOX — nationally televised). Then the Lions need to defeat the… Continue reading Why the Detroit Lions will finally get help from Packers by beating Vikings

Lions playoff picture: Updated NFL scenarios for Detroit to clinch NFC No. 1 seed

The Lions have had the best season in franchise history, but that hasn’t been enough to secure the NFC North title — yet. The Vikings have also had an impressive year. The two teams share the same record, so the division will be decided in the final two weeks. Entering Week 17, the Vikings host… Continue reading Lions playoff picture: Updated NFL scenarios for Detroit to clinch NFC No. 1 seed

Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings expected to compete for chance to sign All-Pro

Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images Usually, the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings’ battles are restricted to the field, fighting for the chance to take the NFC North Divisional crown. That’s especially true this season, with both teams sharing the same record ahead of their pivotal Week 17 matchups. Both teams still have a chance at securing… Continue reading Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings expected to compete for chance to sign All-Pro

Where Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers & Chicago Bears stand heading into Week 17

GREEN BAY Current playoff seed: No. 6 Remaining opponents: at Minnesota (13-2), vs. Chicago (4-12) Remaining opponent record: 17-14 Twentyman: The Packers clinched a spot in the playoffs with the win over New Orleans last week, so what remains to be determined for them the rest of the way is which NFC Wild Card seed… Continue reading Where Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers & Chicago Bears stand heading into Week 17

Here’s every way Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings can get No. 1 seed in NFC

DETROIT – The race for the No. 1 seed in the NFC is down to three teams: the Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles, and Minnesota Vikings. Sunday brought some clarity to the race for the top spot in the conference, as the Eagles finally dropped a game and put the Lions and Vikings firmly in the… Continue reading Here’s every way Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings can get No. 1 seed in NFC

With Detroit banged up, Vikings get nod in NFC North from former All-Pro RB

After the Vikings swept past the Bears on Monday night, bringing their record to 12-2 on the season and drawing even with the Lions at the top of the NFC North, former All-Pro running back Maurice Jones-Drew is putting Minnesota as the favorite to win the division. “To me I think the Vikings, when Sam… Continue reading With Detroit banged up, Vikings get nod in NFC North from former All-Pro RB

Will the Detroit Lions finally get help in NFC playoff race?

The race for the top seed in the NFC is essentially down to just four teams at this point, with the 11-1 Detroit Lions leading the way. Hot on their trails are the Minnesota Vikings (9-2), Philadelphia Eagles (9-2), and Green Bay Packers (9-3). Every other NFC team has at least five losses, meaning Detroit… Continue reading Will the Detroit Lions finally get help in NFC playoff race?