The Vikings moved to 3-5 with Sunday’s 31-20 win over the Lions.
Suddenly after starting the 2020 season 1-5, the Vikings have fought their way back into the playoff picture.
Per FiveThirtyEight’s prediction model, the Vikings have a 22% chance to make the playoffs in 2020 and a 2% chance to win the NFC North.
The Vikings have a huge Week 10 matchup against the Bears in Chicago. Chicago is 5-4 after falling to the Titans this week and are also clawing to keep its playoff hopes alive.
To round out the NFC North, the Packers have a 96% chance to make the playoffs, the Bears have a 53% chance while the Lions have a 4% chance.