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Report: NFL to consider changing playoff format after Lions, Vikings race

This year, the Minnesota Vikings made history in the wrong way, becoming the first ever 14-win team to lose their division and have to go on the road in the first round of the playoffs. While they have no one to blame but themselves—they lost to the division-winning Detroit Lions twice—the NFL is reportedly considering… Continue reading Report: NFL to consider changing playoff format after Lions, Vikings race

Vikings-Lions boasts end zone fun in race for NFC’s top spot

Kevin Seifert Close Kevin Seifert ESPN Staff Writer Kevin Seifert is a staff writer who covers the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL at ESPN. Kevin has covered the NFL for over 20 years, joining ESPN in 2008. He was previously a beat reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Washington Times. He is a graduate… Continue reading Vikings-Lions boasts end zone fun in race for NFC’s top spot

NFL playoff race: Vikings and Lions vie for inside track to Super Bowl LIX | NFL

Game of the week Minnesota Vikings (14-2) v Detroit Lions (14-2) The final game of the regular season and it all comes down to this. Two titans battle for the NFC North crown, home-field advantage until the Super Bowl and the ivory tower of a first-round bye. The loser takes the fifth seed and a… Continue reading NFL playoff race: Vikings and Lions vie for inside track to Super Bowl LIX | NFL

Sorting the Sunday Pile, NFL Week 17: Vikings get ‘big boy’ seat, playoff-seeding scenarios, MVP race check-in

Even with the Lions having yet to play their Week 17 Monday night game, the stage is already set for an incredible matchup between Detroit and the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night in Week 18. Regardless of the outcome, it’s time to formally extend an invite to the “big kids table” for Minnesota, which more than proved… Continue reading Sorting the Sunday Pile, NFL Week 17: Vikings get ‘big boy’ seat, playoff-seeding scenarios, MVP race check-in

NFL playoff race: Vikings host Packers in potential NFC postseason preview | NFL

Game of the week Green Bay Packers (11-4) v Minnesota Vikings (13-2) The scheduling gods have flexed their muscles and pushed another potential warm-up for the postseason into the choice late-afternoon slot. We have a late festive feast in Green Bay heading to Minnesota, in favor of a damp squib between Philadelphia and Dallas, for… Continue reading NFL playoff race: Vikings host Packers in potential NFC postseason preview | NFL

Vikings, Lions, Eagles in three-team race

After dismantling the Bears 30-12 on Monday night, the Minnesota Vikings are 12-2, tied with the Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles for the best record in the NFC. According to The Athletic’s playoff machine, which simulates games thousands of times and supposedly takes into account injuries, the Eagles and Lions are both projected to finish… Continue reading Vikings, Lions, Eagles in three-team race

NFC No. 1 Seed Playoff Scenarios in Week 15: Three-Team Race Between the Lions, Eagles, and Vikings – Pro Football Network

NFC No. 1 Seed Playoff Scenarios in Week 15: Three-Team Race Between the Lions, Eagles, and Vikings  Pro Football Network 2024 NFL playoff picture, standings: Eagles tie Lions for first in NFC; Texans clinch AFC South  CBS Sports NFC playoff picture update: Lions maintain No. 1 spot despite loss, Eagles close gap  Pride Of Detroit Poll: Who Will… Continue reading NFC No. 1 Seed Playoff Scenarios in Week 15: Three-Team Race Between the Lions, Eagles, and Vikings – Pro Football Network

NFC North division race: Here’s how Lions, Vikings and Packers can each finish with 14 wins this season

Getty Images The NFC North has been setting itself up to be the best division in football, evidenced by how well the Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers have played through 13 weeks of the season. The Lions are 11-1 while the Vikings are 10-2 and the Packers sit at 9-3, having three of… Continue reading NFC North division race: Here’s how Lions, Vikings and Packers can each finish with 14 wins this season

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?