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- Vikings buy $2M in tickets at Lions’ stadium for division title game, then sell to own fans at discount (foxnews.com)
The Minnesota Vikings are using a unique tactic to counter the home-field advantage of their rivals, the Detroit Lions, in a crucial game that will determine the winner of the NFC North division.
The Vikings have purchased and resold 1,900 tickets behind the visitor sideline at Detroit’s Ford Field at a steep discount. This move is designed to bolster their fan presence and create a more favorable atmosphere for their team.
The Lions have complained to the league but have been informed that the Vikings’ actions do not violate any rules. This pivotal game will determine the top seed in the NFC playoffs and the clearest path to the Super Bowl.
The Vikings have a long history of playoff disappointment, having lost all four of their previous Super Bowl appearances. The Lions, on the other hand, have never reached the Super Bowl.
The Lions hold the advantage after winning the earlier matchup in Minnesota. However, a win for the Vikings would give them the division title and a first-round bye in the playoffs. A loss would drop them to a wild-card spot and force them to play on the road in the first round.