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NFL-Vikings rout Giants to clinch playoff berth (Reuters)

Dec 27 (Reuters) - The Minnesota Vikings clinched their first playoff berth since 2012 on Sunday and set up an NFC North division title game next week following a blowout win over the New York Giants.

The Vikings dominated from start to finish in a 49-17 romp over the Giants that set up a celebration at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Minnesota (10-5) is now tied with Green Bay (10-5) atop the NFC North and will face the Packers in a season finale next Sunday that will decide the division.

"We knew what this game meant.