The Vikings have made it to Week 14 and they are in a good position to determine their own fate for the season. They bring a 6-6 record into their meeting with the Las Vegas Raiders, and they are fairly healthy and rested since they are coming off their bye week.Of course, they could have been a lot better than .500 at this point, as they lost their last 2 games by 1 and 2 pints, respectively, to the Broncos and the Bears. But head coach Kevin O’Connell is not looking backwards as the Vikings begin the final stretch of the season. The Vikings are currently in a playoff position as the No. 6 seed in the NFC playoff structure, and that would actually be a favorable place to land when the postseason begins.Of course, they could have been a lot better than .500 at this point, as they lost their last 2 games by 1 and 2 pints, respectively, to the Broncos and the Bears. But head coach Kevin O’Connell is not looking backwards as the Vikings begin the final stretch of the season. The Vikings are currently in a playoff position as the No. 6 seed in the NFC playoff structure, and that would actually be a favorable place to land when the postseason begins.
Yes, they have an outside chance at the NFC North title and No. 3 seed since they still have 2 games remaining against the Lions, but that would require a sweep against their rivals and the Lions would have to lose 1 more game while the Vikings go undefeated
The Eagles and 49ers are likely to finish as No. 1 and No. 2 in the NFC, not necessarily in that order. The NFC North champion should be the No. 3 seed, while the NFC South champion will be the No. 4 seed. Dallas is almost certain to have the top Wild Card spot — if the Cowboys don’t overtake the Eagles — and they would presumably have an easy game against the NFC South survivor.
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