Nothing to decide for the Vikings in Week 6
The Vikings are 5-0 with a magic number of 10 and an elimination number of 15 — leading the NFC North (No. 2 seed) — Packers 1 game back.
Playoff berthMagic 10 · Elim 15
No NFL games are left this week that bear on a playoff berth for Minnesota Vikings. Magic number 10, elimination number 15.
The earliest it could happen is Week 9. They can't be eliminated before Week 10.
Division titleMagic 11 · Elim 14
No NFL games are left this week that bear on the division title for Minnesota Vikings. Magic number 11, elimination number 14.
The earliest it could happen is Week 9. They can't be eliminated before Week 10.
No. 1 seedMagic 13 · Elim 12
No NFL games are left this week that bear on the No. 1 seed and a first-round bye for Minnesota Vikings. Magic number 13, elimination number 12.
The earliest it could happen is Week 10. They can't be eliminated before Week 9.
No games this week bear on this race. This page updates automatically as the schedule does, and the team page keeps the live numbers.
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Frequently asked questions
How can the Minnesota Vikings clinch a playoff spot in Week 6?
No NFL games are left this week that bear on a playoff berth for Minnesota Vikings. Magic number 10, elimination number 15.
Can the Minnesota Vikings be eliminated in Week 6?
No NFL games are left this week that bear on a playoff berth for Minnesota Vikings. Magic number 10, elimination number 15.
What is the Minnesota Vikings magic number right now?
The Minnesota Vikings magic number is 10 and their elimination number is 15. The earliest it could happen is Week 9. They can't be eliminated before Week 10.
How are these scenarios calculated?
Every combination of results in the NFL games that bear on the race in Week 6 is enumerated, and the magic and elimination numbers are recomputed in each one with the same conservative math as the standings page. The paths listed are the minimal sets of results that guarantee the outcome no matter how the other games end.