For the second consecutive season, the Vikings will come into CenturyLink Field for a prime-time game, and for the second consecutive season, it is one that comes with playoff implications. Minnesota, 8-3, are just a game back of the Seahawks, with both teams occupying wildcard spots while sitting second in their respective divisions. Though both the Vikings and Seattle could very well take their divisions still, there is potentially large playoff ramifications on the line.
The Seahawks and Minnesota have similarities across their rosters, and it should produce an excellent game on Monday Night Football; when the two NFC contenders kickoff, these will be the matchups to watch:
Seattle will continue its trek through a schedule of fearsome pass rushers in Week 13, as both Duane Brown and Ifedi will find themselves in tough matchups, against Everson Griffen and Hunter.