The Minnesota Vikings are heading into their biggest game of the season on Sunday when they travel to Detroit for a showdown with the Lions on “Sunday Night Football.” This game will cap off the final regular season game of the NFL, and the stakes couldn’t be higher.

Both teams are currently 14-2, and with only one game remaining, the winner will not only clinch the NFC North division but also secure the No. 1 overall seed in the NFC, earning a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.

While Detroit was expected to be a powerhouse, Minnesota’s rise has been a surprise, with Sam Darnold emerging as a strong quarterback and a defense that plays fast and physical.

As always, star wide receiver Justin Jefferson has been at the forefront of this success and will need to be once again on Sunday, especially after the career success he’s had at Ford Field in Detroit.

Ahead of the matchup, the Vikings’ PR team announced some historic news: Jefferson is now just the seventh player in franchise history to be selected to the Pro Bowl in four out of his first five seasons in the NFL.

Justin Jefferson has also been incredibly dominant when playing on the road against the Lions, averaging a staggering 182.5 receiving yards per game at Ford Field.

He has recorded 100+ receiving yards in each of his first four road games there, marking the longest streak of games with 100+ yards on the road against a single opponent to begin a career in the Super Bowl era.

Maintaining this level of success will be crucial for the Vikings, especially against a depleted Lions defense that has been plagued by injuries throughout the season.

The loser of this game—despite having 14 wins—will fall to the No. 5 seed, as the top four seeds are reserved for division winners regardless of record, meaning they will have to play on the road in the first round. It’s a scenario neither team wants to face.