Sports Illustrated- You dont have to tell the Minnesota Vikings how big Sunday nights game is.
That said, this story stings a little.
The Vikings didnt just encourage their fans to show up; they took action.
Some of those tickets went for as low as $200.
And these tickets are not cheap.
These werent your average nosebleeds, either.
These were prime seats right behind the Vikings bench, giving them a home-field vibe in enemy territory.
(Sidebar- I honestly can’t knock Lions fans for this move.
As season ticket holders, they’ve basically eaten shit for the last 20 years.
So not only is this legal, but its also strategic brilliance.
They gamed the system.
This is something you’d expect in college football, not in the NFL.
Do I respect it?
Sunday nights matchup isnt just a game; its a heavyweight fight.
Both teams are 14-2.
Winner not only takes the NFC North, the No.
1 seed, and a first-round bye, but they get to host the potential NFC Championship.
The loser gets to pack their bags for Wild Card Weekend.
Basically, this is for all the marbles, and the Vikings just gave themselves a little extra juice.
Because make no mistake.
NOBODY is going into Philadelphia and the LINC in late January for the NFC Championship and beating them.
For years, the Lions have been the NFLs punching bag, but this season has felt like destiny.
DEPSITE being more banged up than than your mom.
But now, theyve got to deal with 1,900 Vikings fans invading their turf.
Something like this could only happen to the Lions.
If the roles were reversed, Id be applauding the Lions for the same move.
So, hats off to the Vikings and their ownership for this one.
But dont get too comfortable, Minnesota.
