The Minnesota Vikings lost on Sunday Night Football against the Detroit Lions, in week 18. Not only did the loss cost them the No. 1 seed, a 1st round bye and home field advantage in the playoffs.

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The Vikings are tied with the Lions atop the NFC North. We break down how they can clinch the division title and top seed for the 2025 NFL Playoffs in Week 18.

The Lions resounding victory versus the Minnesota Vikings helped them win the NFC North and claim the NFC’s number one overall seed in the postseason.

The Detroit Lions made an emphatic statement as to who is the No. 1 seed in the NFC. In a game between teams that each had 14-2 records coming into Sunday night, the Lions vanquished the Vikings 31-9 to capture the NFC North and a bye next week.

The renowned NFL insider revealed that "a few" suitors are interested in the possibility of trading for the team's head coach, Kevin O'Connell, this offseason. Nonetheless, any speculation can officially be put to bed.

The Minnesota Vikings fell flat on their faces during their biggest game of the season on Sunday night in Detroit. Kevin O’Connell’s squad fell 31-9 to the Detroit Lions, surrendering the NFC’s No. 1 seed and setting up a Wild Card Weekend matchup with the Los Angeles Rams at Sofi Stadium.