Dec 29, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) reacts with running back Cam Akers (27) after a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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Who plays on Sunday Night Football tonight? Week 18 Sunday Night Football tonight, Where to watch SNF tonight

The winner of SNF tonight will clinch the NFC North & #1 seed in the NFC while the loser will have to settle with #5 seed for the playoffs.

The last edition of NFL Sunday Night Football is here and we cannot even imagine a better finish to the regular season!

Week 18 Sunday Night Football game tonight will be a meteoric clash between arguably the two best teams from the NFC for the supremacy of the NFC North and the #1 seed in the NFC. The winner will clinch the NFC North as well as the #1 seed in the NFC while the loser will have to settle with #5 seed for the playoffs.

So, who plays on Sunday Night Football tonight? Here is the week 18 Sunday Night Football match-up, kick-off time and more!

Who plays on Sunday Night Football tonight?

Rise and shine for another primetime #Lions gameday ☕️ pic.twitter.com/R1U2VmURjp
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) January 5, 2025

Week 18 Sunday Night Football game tonight will be played between the Detroit Lions (14-2) and the Minnesota Vikings (14-2). A home game for Detroit who finished their on the road games undefeated, the Lions have a 6-2 record at home this season.

The Lions are ranked 3rd in terms of offense this season as compared to the Vikings who are ranked 13th. But the Viking boast a stronger defense (ranked 11th) as compared to Detroit (18th). The Lions are also ranked superior in passing and rushing (2nd and 7th respectively) as compared to the Vikings who are ranked 7th and 22nd.

Battle For The North.#Skol pic.twitter.com/PExFhkCLfb
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) January 4, 2025

While both the teams are expected to come out with all guns blazing and field their best sides, the Lions will be without RB David Montgomery. There are major injuries for the Vikings except for OLB Patrick Jones II who has been ruled out due to a knee injury.

A win here for either side means clinching the NFC North, getting the #1 NFC seed which gives a home field advantage till the Super Bowl (provided the team keeps winning). The #1 seed also gets a bye for the wildcard round.

Lions vs. Vikings Head to Head Record

The Minnesota Vikings lead the overall head to head against the Detroit Lions by 80-44-2. But the Lions have a 5-1 advantage in the last 6 games played between the two teams. The Lions also managed to pull on a last minute win over the Vikings in the week 7 game versus Minnesota. Jake Bates scored the match winning field goal with 0:15 left on the clock.

Week 18 Sunday Night Football Tonight Kick-Off Time

Week 18 Sunday night football game between the Vikings and the Lions will kick-off from the Ford Field at the Detroit, MI at 8:20 p.m. ET.

Where to watch Sunday Night Football Lions vs. Vikings tonight?

The Sunday Night Football game tonight will be broadcasted live on NBC and Peacock from 8:20 p.m. ET, Sunday, January 5th 2024.

Will Jared Goff and co. triumph to get us another motivating speech from Dan Campbell or will Sam Darnold and his men take home the honors? We will know when the dust settles!

(Image Credits: Imagn Images)

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