The Minnesota Vikings want to avenge their Week 7 loss against the Detroit Lions this Sunday. Doing so would clinch the NFC North and the NFC’s No. 1 seed in the playoffs. That would give the Vikings a much-needed bye week for the playoff run.
Minnesota will be more healthy for this game than they were back in Week 7. A few of their most important players weren’t available against the Lions when they last played. With those players back in the lineup, the Vikings could tilt the game in their favor and secure home-field advantage in the playoffs.