The regular season has just three weeks left, and teams are gearing up for a playoff run. There are three teams in the NFC who have clinched their spot in the playoffs: Eagles, Lions, and Vikings. But which team is favored to win the NFC?
According to ESPN’s latest playoff odds, the Lions have a 54% chance to earn the bye as the top seed. The Eagles are next in line with a 29% chance, followed by Minnesota with a 16% chance of getting the No. 1 seed.
Looking closer at the Vikings’ odds, ESPN says Minnesota has a 23% chance of winning the North compared to Detroit, having a 77% chance of winning the division. The Vikings also have the fourth-best odds in the NFC to make it to the Super Bowl with a 13%. Minnesota is behind the Lions (34%), Eagles (19%), and the Packers (15%) to make it to the big game.
The Vikings will take on the Seahawks on Sunday in hopes of increasing their chances.