This Clinching Options page presents sets of game outcomes ("cases") that result in the Vikings winning certain playoff spots. A total of 15 games from week 15 were considered. The list may not contain all possible combinations. When a given set of games clinches multiple playoff spots the case is listed in the highest playoff spot only.
No clinching cases were found for this spot
No clinching cases were found for this spot
The Vikings cannot win this spot
The Vikings cannot win this spot
No clinching cases were found for this spot
Case 1
Vikings beat or tie the Bears, and
Commanders lose to the Saints
Case 2
Vikings beat the Bears, and
Commanders tie the Saints
Case 1
Vikings beat or tie the Bears
Case 2
Seahawks lose to or tie the Packers