The Detroit Lions are preparing for a massive showdown in Week 18 on "Sunday Night Football" against the Minnesota Vikings, with huge implications on the line

Arguably the biggest surprise of the 2024-25 season has been the emergence of Sam Darnold, and we expect the former top prospect to play a big part in Week 18's primetime finale.

SportsLine's model has simulated Atlanta vs. Washington on Sunday Night Football 10,000 times and revealed its SNF picks and NFL predictions

The Minnesota Vikings haven't lost a game since Week 7 when Jake Bates of the Detroit Lions kicked the go-ahead, game-winning 44-yard field goal with just 15 seconds remaining. This was a heartbreaker, because Sam Darnold and the Vikings had fought back from 11 down in the 3rd quarter to take the lead, only to lose it soon after.

The NFC North title is on the line on Sunday and Josh Inglis' Vikings vs. Lions prediction has Jared Goff carving up the Minnesota defense for a hat-trick of TD passes.

Washington’s fourth-ranked pass defense will present a stiff test for Penix, who passed for 202 yards and no TDs against the lowly Giants last week. Meanwhile, Daniels is coming off a stellar performance in a rousing three-point win over Philadelphia, passing for five TDs. He also ranks second among NFL QBs in rushing yards with 737.

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Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings meet in battle of 14-2 teams to decide NFC North title and homefield advantage in playoffs to Super Bowl 59.

The Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions will play Sunday night not just to decide who will win the NFC Central but also to determine the top seed in the NFC.

Lions, Vikings battle for NFC's top seedFor a few teams, this is the week that means everything.In the NFC, the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions are playing the ultimate Game 272 at Ford Field. The winner will have home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs.