The Minnesota Vikings may already be in the playoffs by the time they take the field Sunday night while the New York Giants know they won't have a chance to join them.
The Vikings and the red-hot Teddy Bridgewater are in pursuit of the NFC North title as they host an eliminated Giants team that is without suspended wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.
Minnesota (9-5) will secure a playoff berth before taking the field if either Seattle wins or Atlanta loses Sunday. The Vikings can also make the playoffs with a win, and can clinch their first North crown since 2009 with a victory over the Giants and one next Sunday at Green Bay.