If the Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, the result of Monday's game between the Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers will not change the fact that the NFC North will be decided in Week 18 when Minnesota plays at Detroit.

Minnesota is 13-2 and fighting for the No. 1 seed. But there are several significant concerns with this team as the playoffs approach.

Jalen Hurts left early on Sunday during the Eagles' road loss in Washington. The quarterback received a new, concerning update Wednesday.

Bill Bergey, a five-time Pro Bowl linebacker who played in a Super Bowl for the Philadelphia Eagles, has died at the age of 79.

The NFL is giving maximum exposure to a Week 17 matchup between NFC North rivals. The Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers' Sunday game has been moved

After dismantling the Bears 30-12 on Monday night, the Vikings are 12-2, tied with the Lions and Eagles for the best record in the NFC.

It made no sense for the Minnesota Vikings-Green Bay Packers game in Week 17 to kick off at 1 p.m. The NFL came to its senses on Monday and audbled. The NFC North clash will kick in the late afternoon window at 4:25 p,m. The game matches teams with a combined 23-6 record.

LAST WEEK: 1-1. Dolphins (L), Buccaneers (W). Matt Ehalt has been picking against the spread since his childhood days when he entered his father’s newspaper pool and even took the top prize on more than one occasion. He specializes in NFL wagers and is quite successful with NCAA brackets.

The Philadelphia Eagles, Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings all have a shot at the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs entering Week 16

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