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Lions, Chiefs can clinch byes

How Lions can clinch NFC’s No. 1 seed in Week 17

The Detroit Lions have enjoyed a brilliant season and they have been viewed as the best team in the NFL for much of the year. However, that designation likely belongs to the Kansas City Chiefs now, as

Sports Illustrated · 11h

What You Must Know About Lions Playoff Odds, Clinching Scenarios

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 Washington Post on MSN · 2d

NFL Week 17 playoff scenarios: Lions, Chiefs can clinch byes

Only 19 NFL teams still harbor playoff hopes with two weeks left to play, the fewest since there were only 17 such teams in 2019. Detroit Lions (13-2) The Lions will clinch the NFC North, a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs with a win over the San Francisco 49ers plus a Minnesota Vikings loss to the Green Bay Packers.

the Lions signed QB Teddy Bridgewater

Vikings Wire on MSN · 3h

Former Vikings QB signs with division-rival Detroit Lions

A former Minnesota Vikings quarterback is coming out of retirement to join the Detroit Lions as they get ready for their 2024 playoff run.

USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 10h

Why the Lions signed QB Teddy Bridgewater: Familiarity, veteran insurance among reasons

The Lions needed some quarterback depth and they got it with Teddy Bridgewater. Here's a look at why they signed the quarterback.

Newsweek on MSN · 12h

Teddy Bridgewater to End Retirement to Re-sign With Lions For Playoff Push

Former NFL quarterback Teddy Bridgwater is ending his retirement and is expected to be signed to the Detroit Lions practice squad.

NFC North, Vikings

Vikings Wire on MSN · 3h

What are the Vikings' chances to win the NFC North heading into Week 17?

The Vikings are one of four NFC teams to have already secured a playoff berth. ESPN’s projections give the Vikings a 23% chance to win the NFC North. Detroit can clinch the division if the Vikings lose to the Packers and the Lions beat the 49ers. A Vikings victory over the Packers would make the Lions-49ers game meaningless.

FanSided on MSN · 2h

Vikings chance to set up titanic NFC North regular-season finale with Lions just got better

Detroit currently holds the division lead due to a head-to-head divisional tiebreaker over Minnesota, but that could still change drastically. The Vikings have an opportunity to seize the top spot in the division — and in the conference — with wins over the final two games of the season.

Yahoo! Sports · 9h

Vikings host Packers on Sunday: Who has the edge in the NFC North showdown?

The Minnesota Vikings will look to keep the NFL's longest active winning streak alive on Sunday when they host the Green Bay Packers. A win over their divisional rivals would be the Vikings' ninth straight and keep them alive in the race for the NFC North and the No.

Vikings Get Good News 3 Days Prior to Crucial Game Against Packers

The Minnesota Vikings are expected to get both safety Harrison Smith and linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. back on defense against the ...

Dan Campbell Makes Lions' Plan on Resting Players Moving Forward Very Clear

If the Vikings beat the Packers, this game against the 49ers will not mean anything for the Lions. Dan Campbell was asked if ...

Field Level Media on MSN2h

Vikings, Packers battle for playoff positioning in divisional clash

Sam Darnold has played most of his football on either the East or West Coast. After staying home to play his college ball at ...

KSTP-TV2h

Watch: Vikings WR Jefferson previews Sunday’s game vs. Packers

The Sam Darnold-to-Justin Jefferson connection was at its best for the Minnesota Vikings in a 27-24 victory over the Seattle ...

Final Drive: Lions, Vikings on collision course, with historically bitter taste for loser

After the Detroit Lions saw their fortunes take a pleasant turn with the Washington Commanders’ upset of the Philadelphia ...

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Packers vs. Vikings predictions, pick, odds, spread for NFL Week 17 2024

The Minnesota Vikings host the Green Bay Packers! It's time to continue our NFL odds series with a Packers-Vikings prediction ...

Zone Coverage11h

The Vikings Have One More Box To Check

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

18h

Vikings’ playoff hopes (and Super Bowl dreams?) may come down to these concerns

Minnesota is 13-2 and fighting for the No. 1 seed. But there are several significant concerns with this team as the playoffs ...

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