It really doesn’t get much better than this. That it comes from the NFC North is a question that football historians will debate even two weeks from now. I remember way back in the day when the one win Giants and Niners met on a Sunday(?) night in 1990. This clash is right up there.

To The Game!

Vikes/Lions

-The loser is the most ridiculously powerful #5 seed that has ever been and going on the road wouldn’t be an impediment to success. (feel free to correct me)

-There was a look-a-like Dan Campbell Contest. Several entrants suffered knee-related injuries.

-Can I say anything more about Goff? He’s flinging it at a 77% rate. Deniers will go the “Dome” route but I’m in the “right time, perfect place” camp. It’s the offense running on all cylinders because he makes the perfect pass every time.

-This is going to be fascinating-Gibbs has gone nuts (thanks fantasy champeenship!) but the Vikes D is holding teams to 88 yards per game. OC Ben Johnson doesn’t turn away from the rush that easily if stymied so we’re going to see a chess game.

-Lions linebacker might be back from the walking wounded squadoo but from what I’ve seen of Alex Anzalone..yeah, he’s a tackling machine for runners up the middle but that guy is slow tracking tight ends or rb’s out of the backfield.

-The Lions have won four straight vs their Minny opponents for the first time in a while.

-My sneaky game-breaker tonight? He goes by the name of Jalen Nailor. He’s a #2 wr in the making that is 4th in the pecking order behind JJ, Addison and Hockey. He’ll only get, at most, four looks but if they’re at the right time he’ll do damage.

Enjoy.