NFC North Clinching Scenarios for Vikings and Packers Entering Monday Night Football
By Mark Powell
The Packers and Vikings enter Monday Night Football with plenty to play for despite already locking down postseason berths.
The NFC North title remains up for grabs, but Green Bay and Minnesota have very different paths to claiming divisional supremacy. With just two games remaining for each side, expect some fireworks.
Packers’ QB Aaron Rodgers gets another chance at U.S. Bank Stadium tonight. Heading into tonight’s game vs. the Vikings, Rodgers is 0-3 at U.S. Bank Stadium. https://t.co/w9GaQRMU9b
— Drew Mahowald (@DrewMahowald) December 23, 2019
How Packers Can Clinch NFC North
The Packers' road to the NFC North crown is an easy one -- win and they're in. Even if Green Bay loses to Minnesota at U.S. Bank Stadium to close out Week 16, they can clinch the division by beating the Detroit Lions next week. They control their own destiny, and even have one game to play with.
Tonight, the Packers can complete their first sweep of both the Bears and Vikings in the same season since 2014.
— Zach Kruse (@zachkruse2) December 23, 2019
How Vikings Can Clinch NFC North
The Vikings are still jockeying for the division crown, but they'll need some help. Minnesota must win their final two games (which includes MNF vs Green Bay), and have the Packers lose to Detroit in Week 17. It's possible, but not probable.
Mike Zimmer on the #Vikings Monday night matchup with the Packers next week:
— Sean Borman (@SeanBormanNFL) December 16, 2019
“Get your popcorn ready.”
The Vikings can also notch the NFC's No. 5 seed should they win their final two games of the season thanks to Seattle's loss to Arizona in Week 16.