As the Detroit Lions push for the NFC North crown and the NFC’s top seed, they need a little outside help to render their Week 18 game against the Minnesota Vikings irrelevant.

With everything still on the line, Jeff Riger of 97.1 The Ticket highlights a key interest for Lions fans tonight: the New Orleans Saints.

The Lions are banking on the Green Bay Packers, who face the Vikings in Week 17, to delay clinching a playoff spot.

This is where the Saints come into play. A Saints win tonight would prevent the Packers from securing a postseason berth this week, ensuring they have plenty to fight for against the Vikings in Week 17.

Currently, both the Lions and Vikings sit at 13-2, and the result of the Packers-Vikings game in Week 17 could significantly impact playoff positioning.

If the Packers have already clinched, they might lack urgency, giving the Vikings a better shot at winning.

Should the Packers defeat the Vikings in Week 17 and the Lions beat the 49ers, Detroit would lock up the NFC North and the No. 1 seed, eliminating any pressure for Week 18 against Minnesota.

While Dan Campbell and his squad focus on their games, Lions fans can help by cheering on the Saints to keep the Packers on edge.

So, as Monday Night Football kicks off, Lions fans have a rallying cry: Who dat? Who dat? Who dat say dey gonna beat dem Saints?