NFC Playoff Picture: Vikings fall from atop conference with tiebreaker

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 01: Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings catches a touchdown against Roger McCreary #21 of the Detroit Lions during the second quarter of a game at Ford Field on November 01, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Minnesota Vikings didn’t just fall from the ranks of the unbeaten on Sunday, they are also no longer the leader in the NFC playoff picture. That can change with some jostling, as right now it goes all the way to Strength of Victory tiebreaker. After overall record and head-to-head percentage, it goes to NFC record then record in common games but you need four of those for it to count. That brings us to strength of victory and the teams the 49ers have beaten are better than the teams the Vikings beat. 49ers wins: Rams, Dolphins, Cardinals, Broncos, Seahawks, CommandersVikings wins: Packers, Bears, Buccaneers, Dolphins, Saints, Colts NFC playoff standings after Week 8 1. San Francisco 4