While the Lions won the NFL's best division since the merger, the Vikings' road got a whole lot tougher. Should the NFL change its rules?
The Detroit Lions clinched the No. 1 seed in the NFC for the first time in franchise history, defeating the rival Minnesota Vikings, 31–9 to secure the NFC North title and earn a bye in the first round of the playoffs.
After the game, Dan Campbell shared a message for Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell that was seen as a veiled shot at the Rams. “I’ll see you in two weeks,” he said during their postgame handshake. Dan Campbell to Kevin O’Connell: “I’ll see you in two weeks.” pic.twitter.com/WVnFoNsIx5
Dan Campbell, Kevin O'Connell and Detroit Lions
Kevin O'Connell delivered a stern message about the Vikings' playoff outlook following their letdown performance in Detroit.
The Minnesota Vikings will have a lot of time to think when they fly to Los Angeles later this week. They can try to figure out how they let Sunday night’s game against the Detroit Lions slip away, along with their chances at the NFC North title and the top seed in the NFC playoffs.
Campbell revealed to O'Connell that he expects the Lions and Vikings to meet again in the divisional round. "Good job, great season. I'll see you in two weeks," Campbell told the Coach of the Year contender in a brief interaction after the final whistle sounded on Sunday night.
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