Minnesota at Detroit

Detroit coach Dan Campbell says he will play the starters even though the Lions are almost sure to have the No. 3 seed in the NFC. In order to move up to No.2 they would have to win and hope Philadelphia and Dallas both lose. Minnesota can clinch a playoff berth with a win and losses by Green Bay, Seattle and Tampa Bay OR a win plus losses by Green Bay, Seattle and New Orleans. Even if Detroit plays all its starters, the Lions still are in a big letdown spot after their very controversial loss at Dallas and it will be difficult to repeat that performance in consecutive weeks especially with the division wrapped up. Minnesota is on its fourth quarterback this season and last week Jaren Hall threw an interception and lost a fumble as the Vikings lost 33-10 to Green Bay. Nick Mullens will be back under center for this game. Minnesota is 6-0-3 ATS its past nine road games and 20-5-2 ATS after totaling fewer than 250 yards of offense its previous game. Also, the Vikings are 5-0 ATS their past five games after a double-digit loss at home. Minnesota has the motivational edge in this matchup and take the Vikings as a Max Play.