Lions minus 3 1/2 Both teams are coming off wins on Thanksgiving. The Packers lost at home to the Lions a month ago and need this victory to have a chance at winning the NFC North. Detroit survived a close call last week thanks to Chicago's clock mismanagement.

There would be a lot of attention on how Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins plays this week regardless of the team's opponent, but there will be even more eyeballs on him because the team will be facing the Vikings.

The Minnesota Vikings took a gamble when they allowed Kirk Cousins to test free agency during the offseason, effectively permitting their quarterback of six years to pack his bags. Cousins sealed the deal,

And they can mathematically clinch a spot this upcoming week. Here's how: 1. Vikings win vs. Falcons. 2. Seahawks win at Cardinals. 3. Bills win at Rams. Those are the three steps

The Vikings could also clinch a playoff spot if they tie the Falcons, and if the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Cardinals and Rams all lose. They would also be in if Buccaneers lose, Cardinals and Seahawks tie, Rams lose and the Philadelphia Eagles beat or tie the Carolina Panthers.

The Minnesota Vikings have established a second five-game winning streak after their Week 13 win over the Cardinals. The ga

The Minnesota Vikings are looking for their sixth straight win after defeating the Arizona Cardinals in Week 13. With a win, the Vikings can earn a playoff spot in Week 14 while also getting revenge on their former quarterback,

With another late, clutch performance, the Vikings move up in just about everyone of the tracked power rankings, except for one where Minnesota dropped a spot.

In order to get there and win the division, the Vikings aren't just going to have to beat the Detroit Lions, they will also need a little bit of help from the likes of the Buffalo