MINNEAPOLIS  — With the NFC North title in hand, the Minnesota Vikings have guaranteed themselves a home game to start the playoffs.

Now it’s time to schedule it for the second weekend in January, rather than the first.

“We’re still playing for seeding. We would like to play, if possible, every game at U.S. Bank Stadium,” head coach Mike Zimmer said. “I know we’re going to get one, but we’re kind of greedy.”

After beating the Cincinnati Bengals 34-7 on Sunday , the Vikings (11-3) shifted their attention toward Green Bay for a game this Saturday night against the rival Packers (7-7). Following months of dismissals of the bigger postseason picture, perfecting the company line about their singular focus on just the current opponent, they’ve finally given themselves permission to speak openly about securing at least second place in the conference and the first-round bye that comes with it.

“We want to get back out here and play in front of these fans who have been amazing all year,” running back Latavius Murray said.