Minnesota Vikings Playoffs 2027
The Minnesota Vikings are 4-0, 1st in the NFC North. If the season ended today they would be the NFC's No. 2 seed and host the No. 7 Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card Round. Next: at the New Orleans Saints, Sun, Oct 11 · 1:00 PM EDT on Fox.
SaintsSun, Oct 11 · 1:00 PM EDT · Fox
Rams No. 7Then the Divisional Round, reseeded: the No. 1 seed plays the lowest remaining seedNFC North Standings
NFC Playoff Race
| Seed | Team | W-L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  49ers | 4-0 | – |
| 2 | Vikings | 4-0 | – |
| 3 |  Giants | 3-1 | 1 |
| 4 |  Panthers | 2-2 | 2 |
| 5 |  Bears | 3-1 | 1 |
| 6 |  Seahawks | 3-1 | 1 |
| 7 | Rams | 2-2 | 2 |
| – |  Cowboys | 2-2 | 2 |
| – |  Lions | 2-2 | 2 |
| – |  Eagles | 2-2 | 2 |
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 | 1:00 PM |
| 7 | Oct 25 | vs  Colts | 1:00 PM |
| 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. 2 seed (division winner). Nothing is clinched until the magic number reaches zero.
Who would the Minnesota Vikings play in the playoffs?
The No. 7 Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card Round, at home; then the Divisional Round, reseeded: the No. 1 seed plays the lowest remaining seed.
When is the next Vikings game?
Sun, Oct 11 · 1:00 PM EDT, at the New Orleans Saints, on Fox.
What is the Vikings record at home, on the road and in the division?
2-0 at home, 2-0 away, 2-0 in the NFC North and 3-0 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.