NFL Playoff Picture: Who will the Minnesota Vikings play in the playoffs?

The Minnesota Vikings are on a roll, and they just punched in their playoff berth by pulling off the largest comeback in NFL history.

The Vikings were 33-0 down at halftime in their game against the Indianapolis Colts but ended up winning the game 39-36 in overtime. The result broke the internet, dispelling doubts about whether the Kirk Cousins-led Vikings were ready for the postseason.

This is a marked departure from their back-to-back regular season disappointments of the 2020 and 2021 seasons. Now that the Vikings have qualified for the playoffs, the next question is, who will they face first in the postseason?

Who will the Minnesota Vikings play first in the playoffs?

After winning their game against the Colts, the Vikings have been assured of a top-three finish in the NFC with their 11-3 record. Here are their possible opponents based on the 1-3 seed.

First Seed

The Philadelphia Eagles currently occupy the first seed in the NFC Conference. However, if the results favor the Vikings, they could usurp the Eagles and seal the No. 1 seed. If the Vikings do this, they will earn home-field advantage in all playoffs.

Second Seed

If, at the end of the regular season, the Vikings end up as the second seed, they would face off against the New York Giants in Minnesota. This match will take place on wild-card weekend, with a slot at the NFC Conference semifinals up for grabs. If they win the wild-card game, they will have home-field advantage in the playoffs until they face the first seed if the first seed makes the Conference Finals.

Third Seed

The most likely scenario is the position that the Vikings currently occupy. If the regular season ended today, the Vikings would play the Commanders on wild-card weekend, based on the standings. With the San Francisco 49ers being the current second seed, the 49ers will have home-field advantage if they and the Vikings win in their respective wild-card games.

How are the Minnesota Vikings performing this season?

The Minnesota Vikings are having a great season, and their performances have been those of a franchise that means business in the later part of the season.

Their side is operating at a high level on offense and defense, the special teams are doing their part, and the side sure has a shot at Super Bowl glory.

At this time, the Minnesota Vikings hold an 11-3 record for the season, and their performances tell an even better story.

How has Minnesota Vikings QB Kirk Cousins performed this season?

The man calling shots for one of the league's surprise packages, Kirk Cousins, has shown up this season. He has turned up the heat when needed and acted as a calming leader in the appropriate situation. Cousins should be entering his prime in quarterback years, and he is sure playing like he's that player.

This season, the Minnesota Vikings shot caller has put up a stat line of 3,818 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions in 14 games.