FOX Sports NFL reporters preview the Week 18 matchup between the Vikings and Lions, predicting the outcome of the NFC North title game and discussing other hot topics like Saquon Barkley's rushing record potential, Joe Burrow's MVP candidacy, and the best rookie pass-catcher.
There's not a lot left to be decided in Week 18 , but what does remain is quite consequential, highlighted by a delicious Sunday night battle in Detroit for the NFC North title and, more importantly, home-field advantage in the postseason. FOX Sports ' NFL reporters make their picks in that epic battle.
They also tackle several other topics, including whether they would let Saquon Barkley go for the single-season rushing record, whether Joe Burrow belongs in the MVP race despite his team's mediocrity, who's the best rookie pass-catcher and which coach on the hot seat deserves a reprieve. Let's get started. In the first regular-season game in NFL history between two 13-plus win teams, it's Vikings vs. Lions on Sunday night for the NFC North title and home-field advantage. Who ya got and why? I got the Vikings. The Lions' narrow win Monday night over the 49ers was a reminder of just how much of a liability Detroit's defense is with so many top contributors out. Minnesota has the personnel to take advantage, boasting an offense capable of keeping up with the Lions' offense, which has been able to mask some of the team's defensive holes by outscoring opponents. That won't be as easy against Minnesota, and Brian Flores' defense can present some issues for Detroit playcaller Ben Johnson. The Vikings are also the hottest team in the NFL, with a league-leading nine-game winning streak. I think Minnesota gets this one on the road. — Ben Arthur Minnesota goes down here. The Lions already showed they are playing to win heading down the stretch, with Dan Campbell choosing to play his starters in a meaningless game on the road against the 49ers — in which Detroit earned a little bit of revenge for the team's NFC Championship Game loss last season. The Vikings enter this weekend's contest playing good football, but Detroit has the most explosive offense in the NFL, led by the league's most innovative playcaller in Johnso
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