In what may be the biggest regular season game in the Super Bowl era of the NFL, the Minnesota Vikings take on the Detroit Lions. The NFC North is on the line, the NFC No. 1 seed is up for grabs, and a first-round bye awaits the winner. The loser—while still in the postseason—must travel on the road for the Wild Card round of the playoffs.
By record, these teams are identical at 14-2. But what do they look like under the hood? Let’s examine both teams, dissect the matchups, and predict a winner in our Lions vs.