The Minnesota Vikings’ Playoff Destiny on the Line

The stage is set for an exciting conclusion to the wild card round, as the Minnesota Vikings prepare to face off against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night. This final game will determine the last remaining playoff spot for the NFC, concluding a thrilling series of wild card matchups.

AFC Wild Card Results Set the Stage for Divisional Round

The AFC wild card games have already concluded, with three teams securing their spots in the divisional round. The Houston Texans, Baltimore Ravens, and Buffalo Bills have all advanced, setting up some highly anticipated matchups. The Ravens will face the Bills, while the Texans will take on the Kansas City Chiefs. These games have already set the stage for an action-packed divisional weekend.

The NFC Wild Card Round: Eagles and Commanders Make Their Mark

In the NFC, Sunday afternoon brought the first wild card game, where the Philadelphia Eagles triumphed over the Green Bay Packers with a solid 22-10 victory. That win placed the Eagles in the divisional round, where they will be a formidable opponent. The night game saw the Washington Commanders achieve a historic win, securing their first playoff victory since 2005 by defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-20.

With these two wild card games in the books, the divisional round schedule is now locked in, creating an exciting pathway to the Super Bowl.

The Vikings’ Path Forward: Monday’s Game and the Divisional Round

For the Minnesota Vikings, the path to the divisional round is clear, but only if they can defeat the Rams on Monday night. Should they come out victorious, the Vikings will face the Philadelphia Eagles in the divisional round. However, if they fall short against the Rams, their playoff journey will end, and all talk of divisional matchups becomes irrelevant.

Divisional Round Schedule Is Officially Set

With the outcome of the Vikings vs. Rams game pending, the schedule for the divisional round is as follows:

• Saturday, January 18th:
  • 3:30 CT: Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs
  • 7:00 CT: Washington Commanders vs. Detroit Lions
• Sunday, January 19th:
  • 2:00 CT: Minnesota Vikings/Los Angeles Rams vs. Philadelphia Eagles
  • 5:30 CT: Baltimore Ravens vs. Buffalo Bills

As the wild card round wraps up, the Vikings have everything to play for. Their fate is in their hands, and the outcome of Monday’s game will determine whether they’ll join the ranks of the divisional round contenders. With the schedule officially confirmed, fans can look forward to what promises to be an exciting divisional round next weekend.