What an incredible SNF game we are being treated to this weekend! The Lions and Vikings are both 14-2; they are not just fighting for the NFC North crown but also for the top spot in the NFC standings and the first-round bye that comes with it. What is even crazier Is that the loser will be all the way down in the 5th seed and have to go on the road in the first round despite having as many, if not more wins than every other team in the conference. The Vikings head to Detroit to take on the Lions and here are some bold predictions for the big game!
Sam Darnold throws for 350 yards and 4 TD
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – SEPTEMBER 15: Quarterback Sam Darnold #14 of the Minnesota Vikings throws a pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
Jared Goff turns it over twice, but still throws for 3 TDs and 300 Yards
PITTSBURGH, PA – AUGUST 21: Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions warms up prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on August 21, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
Justin Jefferson catches 2 TD passes
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – OCTOBER 8: Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings lines up for a play in the second quarter of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 8, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
Jahmyr Gibbs has 150 all-purpose yards
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – DECEMBER 16: Jahmyr Gibbs #26 of the Detroit Lions runs the ball during the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at Ford Field on December 16, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)
Aaron Jones makes 6 catches for 50 receiving yards and has 70 rushing yards
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – OCTOBER 20: Aaron Jones #33 of the Minnesota Vikings runs for a touchdown in the first quarter of a game against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
T.J. Hockenson burns his former team for 120 yards and a TD
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – OCTOBER 29: T.J. Hockenson #87 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates a touchdown during the third quarter of a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 29, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Jameson Williams scores 2 TDs
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – DECEMBER 11: Jameson Williams #9 of the Detroit Lions celebrates a touchdown during the first quarter of the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on December 11, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)
