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'You couldn't write a better scenario': Lions-Vikings best matchups, keys to victory, more

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Sunday 's game will determine the No. 1 seed in the NFC North .

It's the first regular-season game in NFL history between teams with 13 or more wins.

The Lions have scored 30-plus points in four straight games against the Vikings .

The over/under of 57.5 is the NFL 's highest since 2021 and its second highest in past five seasons .

Detroit has scored and allowed 30-plus points in three different games in December .

The Lions have committed 18 defensive pass interference penalties, tied for most in the NFL .

The Vikings have the NFL 's best fourth -down defense by a long shot.

If the Vikings lose, they would be the first 14 -win team in NFL history to play a road wild-card game.

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