Nov. 14: Minnesota at Green Bay
Packers are off this week so they’ll be well rested and confident after winning three straight. A Green Bay win signals a tight race to the finish.
Nov. 21: Detroit at Minnesota
This is the surprising Lions’ chance to show they can win a playoff-atmosphere game on the road. What shape will the Vikings and Randy Moss be in after road games against the Colts and Packers?
Dec. 5: Minnesota at Bears
Vikings aren’t a great cold-weather road team. Bears helped end their playoff hopes with December win at Soldier Field in 2003.
Dec. 12: Detroit at Green Bay
Packers won first meeting 38-10 in Detroit and will be smelling another playoff berth with Brett Favre.
Dec. 24: Green Bay at Minnesota
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This Christmas Eve, Friday afternoon meeting could decide the division, especially if the winner of the first meeting prevails. The season ends the following week with Packers at Soldier Field and the Vikings at Washington.