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The Honolulu Blueprint: 5 keys to a Lions victory over Vikings

are on the road in Week 16, taking on division-rival Minnesota Vikings (+3) with a chance to clinch the NFC North. The Lions (10-4) opened the week as favorites over the Vikings (7-7) and you can check out the updated odds, as well as player prop odds, for this game courtesy of the folks over at DraftKings Sportsbook.

If the Lions want to clinch the NFC North for the first time in 30 years, they’ll need to follow the keys to victory laid out in this week’s Honolulu Blueprint.

Vikings’ base schemes

Head coach Kevin O’Connell’s offense:

While Wes Phillips is the official offensive coordinator of the Vikings, this offense is designed and run by coach Kevin O’Connell, who calls the plays and has the communication directly to his quarterback.