Vikings, The Lions and NFC

Sonic Boom: Gibbs, Lions' defense dispatch Vikings, take No. 1 seed, North title
The Lions have clinched the division title against Minnesota in consecutive seasons, although this finish was a bit more dramatic. The Vikings will now head to Los Angeles as the NFC's No. 5 seed and play the Rams in the Wild Card round, while the Lions earn a week of rest before starting the playoffs in the Divisional round.
Jahmyr Gibbs, clutch Detroit Lions defense crush Vikings, 31-9, and clinch NFC 1 seed
Detroit Lions defense dominated Vikings in best game of season and Jahmyr Gibbs scored 4 TDs for NFC North title in Week 18 crowning at Ford Field.
Lions clinch NFC North, No.1 Seed with 31-9 win over Vikings
Jahmyr Gibbs led the way, and the Detroit Lions defense held the Minnesota Vikings out of the endzone as they clinched their second straight NFC North title with a 31-9 win. The win also secures the No.1 overall seed for Detroit, as well as a first round bye and home field advantage in the NFC playoffs.
Lions vs Vikings: Everything we know from the Lions epic win over the Vikings
Everything we know from the Lions epic Week 18 win over the Vikings, including stats, stars, key observations and more
Lions bulldoze Vikings in high-stakes season finale to win NFC top seed: Key takeaways
The Lions will be rewarded with a first-round bye, while the Vikings wind up with the No. 5 seed and will face the Los Angeles Rams.
Detroit Lions Hold On To NFC and NFC North Crown
The Detroit Lions have taken the #1 seed in an emotional and hard fought game, beating the Vikings 31-9 in the final regular season game.
Jahmyr Gibbs Gashes Vikings, Lions Earn No. 1 Seed After 31-9 Win
On the ensuing Detroit possession, Goff completed each of his eight pass attempts for 59 yards, guiding Dan Campbell's offense on a 13-play, 70-yard drive. The scoring drive took 7:25 off the clock, and was capped off with a 10-yard TD toss to Gibbs.
Jahmyr Gibbs shines as Detroit Lions win NFC North title, clinch No. 1 seed
The Lions defeated the Minnesota Vikings (14-3), 31-9, in the first ever regular-season game in NFL history between two teams with 13-plus wins apiece. The victory earned the Lions the NFC’s No. 1 seed and a first-round bye in the playoffs. It’s the first time in franchise history the Lions have earned the No. 1 seed in the postseason.
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Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings battle for NFC's top playoff spot
The Detroit Lions​ (14-2) and Minnesota Vikings​ (14-2) square off at Ford Field Sunday night with the NFC's No. 1 playoff seed on the line.
Vikings lose grip on NFC North title and No. 1 seed with 31-9 loss to the Lions
Up 22 points in the fourth quarter on Sunday night, the Lions handed off to the running backs who spelled Jahmyr Gibbs, the second-year back who’d caught the Vikings’ eye before Detroit took him 12th in the 2023 draft.
Detroit Lions picks vs Minnesota Vikings: NFL Week 18 showdown for NFC North
Will the Detroit Lions take down the Minnesota Vikings for the NFC North and playoff homefield advantage? Four Free Press sports writers weigh in.
Detroit Lions injury updates: Pat O'Connor, Terrion Arnold ruled out, Kevin Zeitler exits
The Detroit Lions, already one of the most injured teams in the NFL, saw two more key defensive contributors leave Sunday's ...
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Lions rookie cornerback carted off field in Week 18 game against Vikings
Arnold needed help off the field and was quickly loaded onto the cart to take him to the back. Yet another blow for this defense.
Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings live stream, TV channel, start time, odds | Week 18 2024
The Detroit Lions host the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday at 8:20 p.m. ET, in a matchup between a pair of the best offensive ...