Playoff vibes shared as Vikings streak into Seattle

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When the NFC North champion is finally crowned, the division title will have been earned.

The Minnesota Vikings pulled even with the Detroit Lions atop the North and clinched a playoff berth with a 30-12 victory over the Chicago Bears on Monday night.

The Vikings (12-2), who have won seven consecutive games, play Sunday at Seattle (8-6), then close the season with divisional games