The Minnesota Vikings are coming off a loss to the Detroit Lions in the unofficial NFC North division title. The loss means the Vikings now have to face the Rams, the only other team to beat the Vikings in 2024.

The Minnesota Vikings won nine straight games to improve to 14-2, giving themselves an opportunity to play for the NFC North and the top spot in the NFC playoffs. The Vikings faced the Lions in Detroit.

The Minnesota Vikings are making headlines after a disappointing end to the NFL regular season. Falling 31-9 to the Detroit Lions, the Vikings not only lost the NFC North crown but also missed out on securing the NFC’s top seed.

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The Minnesota Vikings are the No. 5 seed in the NFC and will need to exact revenge against the Los Angeles Rams in order to advance to the divisional round of the postseason. From there, they could be looking at a rematch with the Detroit Lions or a trip to Philadelphia to face the Eagles.

The Rams will host the Minnesota Vikings for a Wild Card game on Monday Night Football next week. Last week, the Dallas Cowboys parted ways with running back Ezekiel Elliott. The former Ohio State star requested his release so he could pursue an opportunity with a playoff contender as his years in the league are growing shorter.