If McCarthy chooses to appeal the fine, the NFL will send the case to appeals officers and former players Derrick Brooks, Ramon Foster, or Jordy Nelson, who the NFL and NFLPA jointly appoint. Their ruling will be final and binding. However, if McCarthy decides not to appeal, the fine money will go toward a good cause.

The Vikings are a heavy -500 moneyline favorite, which clearly offers no value. However, they’re definitely healthier than the Packers right now, and they’ve won four straight. The Packers are already the No. 7 seed in the NFC. Minnesota should win this.