The NFL rarely gets to present a game like this at the end of the year. The number 1 seed in the NFC is up for grabs. The Detroit Lions host the Minnesota Vikings.

One of these teams will have a bye week and home field advantage throughout the playoffs. The other will be in the Wild Card round against the NFC South winner, which will most likely be the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Detroit has spent most of the season controlling the NFC’s top seed. They were one of the most complete teams in the entire NFL. Their offensive line has dominated, which has led to an efficient rushing attack and great play-action play for quarterback Jared Goff. The defense has also developed despite all its injuries and continues to be a top unit in the NFL.

The Vikings were the last undefeated team in the NFC, and they have allowed Sam Darnold to grow into the quarterback many thought he would be when he left USC. To get to this point, all he had to do was survive time with the New York Jets and Carolina Panthers. He holds the key to one of the NFL’s hottest offenses, led by wide receiver Justin Jefferson.

Their defense isn’t a problem either, as it’s filled with young, talented players everywhere.

When these teams met earlier this year, Detroit won 31-29. We should expect another close game with so much at stake.

FanDuel Sportsbook has the Lions as 2.5-point favorites at home, with the overall score at 56.5. Sounds like they’re in for one hell of a game.

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