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The 11-2 Minnesota Vikings are set to take the field on Monday Night Football this week, with a chance to lock in a playoff spot right in front of their home crowd. In fact, they might already have their playoff ticket punched before kickoff Monday night.
The Vikings had a shot at locking in a playoff spot last week. They handled their business against the Falcons, but things didn’t fall into place with the other games. This week, though, the path to clinching looks a whole lot easier.
How can the Minnesota Vikings clinch a playoff spot vs Chicago Bears?
The simplest way for the Minnesota Vikings to lock in a playoff spot this week is pretty straightforward: just win. If they take down the Chicago Bears, the Vikings secure their place in the postseason.
However, the Vikings could already have their playoff spot locked in by the time they play on Monday night. All they need is for one of two things to happen: either the Rams lose to the 49ers on Thursday Night Football or the Seahawks fall to the Packers on Sunday Night Football.
The #Vikings can officially clinch a playoff berth in week 15 with any of these following outcomes occurring (eliminated ties):
#Rams loss to #49ers on TNF OR
#Seahawks loss to #Packers on SNF OR
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— The Purple Persuasion (@TPPSkol) December 10, 2024
It’s kind of wild that all three scenarios are happening during primetime games. You’d think there’s a good chance at least one of the two teams loses, which would lock in a Vikings playoff spot before Monday night. But if that doesn’t happen, the Vikings will have the chance to clinch their playoff berth in front of the home crowd on Monday night.
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The Vikings also have a real shot at locking in the 6th seed this week, and honestly, it’s simpler than you’d expect. Here’s what needs to go down:
Vikings beat that Bears
Saints beat the Commanders
If those two things happen, the Minnesota Vikings will lock in at least the 6th seed. With plenty of football left, there’s even a chance they could push for the number one seed, but that’s something to worry about in the weeks ahead.
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