The Minnesota Vikings (7-9) were revealed Sunday by the NFL. The Week 18 matchup against the Detroit Lions (11-5) is set for 12:00 (CT) Sunday, January 7, 2024.
FOX will broadcast it (KMSP FOX 9 in the Twin Cities).
Minnesota needs to win, along with some help from other teams, to make the playoffs with the final place (No. 7 seed).
Detroit has already clinched the NFC North.
According to ESPN’s NFL Playoffs Machine, the Vikings can still make the playoffs if they do the following:
Win at Detroit
and
Arizona win against Seattle
and
Chicago win at Green Bay
and
Atlanta defeats New Orleans OR Carolina defeats Tampa Bay
The NFL has released the complete schedule (all times are Central):
6th of January, 2024
Steelers vs. Ravens (ESPN/ABC), 3:30 p.m.
The Texans play the Colts at 7:15 p.m. (ESPN/ABC).
7th of January, 2024
Noon (FOX): Buccaneers vs. Panthers
Noon (CBS): Browns vs. Bengals
Vikings at Lions, Noon (FOX)
Jets at Patriots, Noon (FOX)
Falcons at Saints, Noon (CBS)
Jaguars at Titans, Noon (CBS)
Seahawks at Cardinals, 3:25 p.m. (FOX)
Bears at Packers, 3:25 p.m. (CBS)
Broncos at Raiders, 3:25 p.m. (FOX)
Chiefs at Chargers, 3:25 p.m. (CBS)
Eagles at Giants, 3:25 p.m. (CBS)
Rams at 49ers, 3:25 p.m. (FOX)
Cowboys at Commanders, 3:25 p.m. (FOX)
Bills at Dolphins, 7:20 p.m. (NBC)
