(Chicago, IL) — The Vikings are heading into the playoffs with a little bit of momentum after a 29-13 win over the Bears at Soldier Field. Kirk Cousins only played in the first half, where he threw for 225 yards and one touchdown. KJ Osborn caught five passes for 117 yards, while Alexander Mattison scored a pair of touchdowns on the ground. The Vikings finish the regular season with a 13-and-4 record, and they’ll host the Giants in the NFC Wild Card Round this weekend.
The NFL playoff field is officially set. The Eagles and Chiefs each locked up the top seeds in the NFC and AFC, respectively. The 49ers, Vikings and Buccaneers round out the top-four NFC seeds. The Cowboys, Giants and Seahawks earned the Wild Card spots, with Seattle getting in after the Lions beat the Packers on Sunday Night Football. In the AFC, the Bills, Bengals and Jaguars round of the top-four seeds. The Chargers, Ravens and Dolphins also secured Wild Card spots. Miami secured the final seed after beating the Jets and getting some help from Buffalo defeating the Patriots.
he NFL Wild Card round schedule has been released. The Seahawks and 49ers clash in Santa Clara on Saturday afternoon, while the Jaguars host the Chargers on Saturday night. Sunday features a triple-header, which starts with the Dolphins meeting the Bills in Orchard Park. The game is followed by the Giants visiting the Vikings and the Bengals hosting the Ravens on Sunday night. The Wild Card round comes to an end on Monday night when the Buccaneers host the Cowboys in Tampa. The Eagles and Chiefs both enjoy first round byes after earning the top seeds.
