Teams that will tank in week 17 for better draft picks

Just read that with a loss the lions are guaranteed a top 5 pick while a win would move them minimum 2-3 spots down and they would be better off losing however they are playing a divisional rival at home. Also think the Cardinals won't mind losing as they need to draft a QB early. Also think the Raiders fall to the Chargers on the road as well. Any truth to any of these or are they theories that are being made up.

yes cards will not even get off the plane , Vikings are playing to win they have shot to make playoffs

Originally Posted by easyliving

Just read that with a loss the Vikings are guaranteed a top 5 pick while a win would move them minimum 2-3 spots down and they would be better off losing however they are playing a divisional rival at home. Also think the Cardinals won't mind losing as they need to draft a QB early. Also think the Raiders fall to the Chargers on the road as well. Any truth to any of these or are they theories that are being made up.

How are the Viking guaranteed a top 5 pick?