Thanks in part to my Bengals' late game rally to bounce the Vikings, the Lions' magic number to clinch the division is now just one. The problem is, they play the Vikings twice in these last three games, so instead of what would normally be six opportunities to clinch the North (the Vikings playing three teams not the Lions and the Lions playing three teams not the Vikings) they only have four opportunities to clinch:
Sunday, Dec. 24: If the Lions beat the Vikings.
Saturday, Dec. 30: If the Lions beat the Cowboys.
Sunday, Dec. 31: If the Packers beat the Vikings.
Sunday, Jan. 7: If the Lions beat the Vikings
Beating Dallas in Dallas is a tall order, and they were jobbed there in the WC game of 2014, and I wouldn't put it past the officials to pull another screw job. And, the Packers suddenly look weak, so I wouldn't count on any help there. Nope, either this Sunday or January 7 they're going to have to beat the Vikings head-to-head. This Sunday would be preferable so they could have it settled. Of course, if they were to win Sunday and then win in Dallas, then the #2 seed is a real possibility.
So, keep your chin up, Lisa. Bright days are ahead.
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