The Detroit Lions have a historic chance in Week 16 when they travel to U.S. Bank Stadium, where they can clinch the NFC North with a victory. Detroit hasn’t won a division in three decades, so it would be a huge milestone for the franchise. Minnesota, meanwhile, can keep the hopes alive if they take care of business and win their second home division game.
A Rookie Will Have a Big Role on Sunday
Health is a big element of successful teams in December and January, but the Vikings have been hampered by injuries all year. The two biggest ones are obviously Kirk Cousins’ ruptured Achilles tendon and Justin Jefferson’s lengthy absence, but the defense will miss one of its key players in the matchup against Detroit.