Minnesota Vikings Playoffs 2027
The Minnesota Vikings are 6-0, 1st in the NFC North. If the season ended today they would be the NFC's No. 1 seed, with the only first-round bye. Next: at the Detroit Lions, Sun, Nov 1 · 1:00 PM EST on Fox.
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NFC North Standings
NFC Playoff Race
| Seed | Team | W-L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vikings | 6-0 | – |
| 2 |  49ers | 6-1 | ½ |
| 3 |  Giants | 4-2-1 | 2 |
| 4 |  Panthers | 3-3 | 3 |
| 5 |  Bears | 5-2 | 1½ |
| 6 | Lions | 4-2 | 2 |
| 7 |  Packers | 4-3 | 2½ |
| – |  Seahawks | 4-3 | 2½ |
| – |  Falcons | 3-4 | 3½ |
| – |  Rams | 3-4 | 3½ |
Four division winners (seeds 1-4) and three wild cards; only the No. 1 seed gets a bye. GB = games behind the No. 1 seed. Full NFC playoff picture →
Vikings 2026 Schedule and Results
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 13 | vs Packers | W 39-22 |
| 2 | Sep 20 | at Bears | W 9-3 |
| 3 | Sep 27 | at  Buccaneers | W 23-16 |
| 4 | Oct 4 | vs  Dolphins | W 15-10 |
| 5 | Oct 11 | at  Saints | W 23-13 |
| 7 | Oct 25 | vs  Colts | W 16-10 |
| 8 | Nov 1 | at Lions | 1:00 PM |
| 9 | Nov 9 | vs  Bills | 8:15 PM |
| 10 | Nov 15 | at Packers | 1:00 PM |
| 11 | Nov 22 | at 49ers | 8:20 PM |
| 12 | Nov 29 | vs Falcons | 1:00 PM |
| 13 | Dec 6 | vs Panthers | 4:25 PM |
| 14 | Dec 10 | at  Patriots | 8:15 PM |
| 15 | Dec 20 | vs Lions | 8:20 PM |
| 16 | Dec 29 | vs  Commanders | 1:00 PM |
| 17 | Jan 3 | at  Jets | 1:00 PM |
| 18 | Jan 10 | vs Bears | 1:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Bye week omitted.
This Minnesota Vikings playoffs page refreshes after every Vikings game: record, seed, magic number and remaining schedule. Compare them with the rest of the NFC playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Minnesota Vikings playoffs FAQ
Are the Minnesota Vikings in a playoff spot?
Yes, as of today: the NFC’s No. 1 seed (division winner). Nothing is clinched until the magic number reaches zero.
Who would the Minnesota Vikings play in the playoffs?
Nobody in the Wild Card Round: the No. 1 seed has the only bye and hosts the lowest remaining seed in the Divisional Round.
When is the next Vikings game?
Sun, Nov 1 · 1:00 PM EST, at the Detroit Lions, on Fox.
What is the Vikings record at home, on the road and in the division?
3-0 at home, 3-0 away, 2-0 in the NFC North and 4-0 against the NFC.
How do NFL teams make the playoffs?
Seven per conference: the four division winners, seeded 1-4 by record, and the three best remaining records as wild cards. Only the No. 1 seed skips the Wild Card Round.