So this article is based on this article by u/NFLPlayoffScenarios on r/NFL and last week’s rooting guide. Let’s take a look at how the Vikings are sitting in the NFC playoff chase.
Seed Control
The Vikings, due to being the only 9-2 team in the NFC, currently hold control of the #2 seed in the NFC and, if they win out, will do no worse than the second seed. This would, of course, change if/when the Vikings lose, but for now, the Vikings control their own destiny for a playoff bye.