If the Vikings Win on Sunday, Their Subsequent Sport Will Be in San Francisco


Aug 20, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; San Francisco 49ers working again Jordan Mason (41) runs whereas Minnesota Vikings security Myles Dorn. Obligatory Credit score: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports activities.

Heading into the weekend, there was an opportunity that the Vikings might have an prolonged house playoff run in the event that they bought some assist from the remainder of the convention. Alas, no such assist arrived within the Saturday slate of the NFC Wild Card because the No. 2 seeded San Francisco 49ers obliterated the No. 7 seed Seahawks by a rating of 41-23.

Due to that, if the Vikings win on Sunday against the New York Giants, their subsequent sport shall be in San Francisco towards these very 49ers that simply received their eleventh consecutive sport, and through that streak, that is their eighth win by double digits.

At present, the Vikings are three-point favorites over the Giants, however there appears to be a variety of east coast bias and a few need to show Minnesota as “fraudulent” as a result of they’re a very hot upset pick right now. The final time Minnesota performed the New York Giants within the playoffs, it was the 2001 season the place they misplaced the NFC Championship Sport by a rating of 41-0.

The No. 3 Seed Vikings Will Play Host to the No. 6 Seed Giants
Dec 24, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings large receiver Justin Jefferson (18) runs after a catch towards the New York Giants through the fourth quarter at U.S. Financial institution Stadium. Obligatory Credit score: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports activities

Sarcastically sufficient, the final time the Vikings confronted off with the 49ers within the playoffs, that sport additionally led to a blowout. That sport occurred within the Divisional spherical on January eleventh, 2020, when the Niners took down the Vikes, 27-10.

That sport was the final time that Minnesota participated within the playoffs, and now, they’ve an opportunity to avenge two blowout losses in two weeks. Then, in fact, there’s all the time the potential for assembly with the Philadelphia Eagles within the NFC Championship Sport, and they’d attempt to avenge the 38-7 loss that came about through the 2017 season within the NFC Championship.

In fact, although, first issues first: the Vikings need to discover a technique to beat the Giants at house on Sunday if they need a crack at these different two groups. Kickoff between the Giants and Vikings is scheduled for 3:30 PM CST on Sunday, January fifteenth.

Josh Frey is a Class of 2020 graduate of The Faculty of Idaho with a bachelor’s diploma in Artistic Writing. He additionally earned minors in Historical past, Human Biology, and Journalism. When he’s not writing in regards to the NFL, Josh enjoys marathon coaching, taking part in video video games, or rooting for the Milwaukee Brewers and Bucks. For extra of his opinions, try his Twitter account: @Freyed_Chicken.



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