The Detroit Lions could have rested their starters on Monday night against the San Francisco 49ers with the knowledge that it's a Week 18 tilt with the Minnesota Vikings that will determine the NFC North and the conference's top seed. The San Francisco 49ers, already eliminated from playoff contention, could have also played out the string.

And don't be surprised if the Lions-Vikings winner-take-all finale smashes the Sunday Night Football high mark for this year, either.

Wrapping up the Week 17 slate will be a rematch of the NFC Championship game from last January. The Detroit Lions will be traveling to the Bay Area to take on the San Francisco 49ers. Coming into the season,

The 49ers host the Lions as Detroit tries to keep pace for the NFC's top seed. Here's everything to know for "Monday Night Football" in Week 17.

Check out our Lions vs. 49ers how-to-watch guide to learn when they play and what free live streams are available ahead of kickoff.

The middle game is the hotly anticipated Week 1 rematch between the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles. The first round ends on Monday night when the Minnesota Vikings go on the road to take on the Los Angeles Rams on ESPN and ABC.

Is there a 'Monday Night Football' game tonight? There is no 'Monday Night Football' game in Week 18. Last week's contest between the 49ers and Lions marked the final Monday Night