Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) smiles on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024 in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 42-21. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
EAGAN, MN — Sitting at 11-2 and with four games left in the regular season, the Minnesota Vikings have a 99 percent chance of making the playoffs, according to NFL.com, and could clinch before their next game.
Minnesota will earn a wildcard playoff spot if the Los Angeles Rams (7-6) lose or tie on the road to the 49ers (6-7) on Thursday night or if the Seattle Seahawks (8-5) lose or tie at home to the Green Bay Packers (9-4) on Sunday night.
The Vikings still can win the NFC North, too, but that requires getting even with the 12-1 Detroit Lions. Meanwhile, Minnesota is two games ahead of Green Bay.
The Vikings take on the 4-9 Chicago Bears in Minneapolis on Monday Night Football.
The Vikings then play at Seattle, host the Packers, then finish the season in Detroit.
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