The NFL released today the playoff-clinching scenarios for teams that have a chance to lockup a spot this weekend, including the Vikings.

So, in order to secure a playoff berth this weekend, the following must happen:

1) MIN win TB loss or tie WAS loss or tie ATL loss or tie OR

2) MIN win TB loss or tie WAS loss or tie SEA loss or tie OR

3) MIN win TB loss or tie NYG loss or tie ATL loss or tie OR

4) MIN win TB loss or tie NYG loss or tie SEA loss or tie OR

5) MIN tie TB loss ATL loss or tie PHI loss or tie WAS loss OR

6) MIN tie TB loss ATL loss or tie PHI loss or tie NYG loss OR

7) MIN tie TB loss ATL loss or tie WAS loss or tie NYG loss or tie (as long as WAS and NYG both don't tie)

We'll know early in the week if the Vikings have a chance to clinch this week as the Buccaneers play the Rams on Thursday Night Football.