That week of rest is bigger for the lions injury riddled roster. And- this team- in near entirety was in the nfc chip just last season. So- theyd be the more likely to come back ready to play after the bye.

The Vikings on the other hand. Riding a 9 game win streak. Might benefit from a humbling. Might benefit from going right back out there next week.

Of course. Playing out your playoff streak at home. Not having to travel to philly. LA, tampa.
I think both vikes & lions want that.

Should the vikings win? Would they be ready to hist a playoff game after 2 weeks of media praise? A narrative of being #1 instead of playing with the distespected chip on their shoulder.

Either way. Its going to be a physical game for both squads. The later in the playoff window of next week for whoever losses is going to be important