Vikings' Run to Playoffs, Lions' Injuries, and Defensive Player of the Year Race

This column analyzes the Vikings' playoff push led by coach Kevin O'Connell, explores the Lions' Super Bowl aspirations despite injuries, examines the Defensive Player of the Year race, and showcases standout performances around the NFL.

Seven teams have a likelihood over 90% of making the AFC playoffs by Week 15, according to ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI), marking the first time this has happened in the FPI era since 2008. This week's column focuses on Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell's impact on the team's playoff run.

Is he the new Sean McVay as the NFL's trendy offensive mastermind and quarterback guru? The column also dissects the Lions' chances of overcoming injuries and winning the Super Bowl, breaks down the Defensive Player of the Year race, and highlights the brilliance of various players.

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