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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.
What’s being said nationally after the Lions’ NFC-clinching win over the Vikings
Detroit beat the Vikings, 31-9, at Ford Field to clinch the NFC North and the NFC’s top seed in the playoffs. The Lions finished the regular season 15-2, marking the most wins in franchise history. Here’s a sampling of what’s being said nationally after Detroit won its second consecutive division crown:
How the Lions clinched the NFC North title in Week 18
The Lions were tied with the Vikings atop the NFC North. We break down how they clinched the division title and the top seed for the 2025 NFL Playoffs in Week 18.
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.
Jahmyr Gibbs, Lions clobber Vikings for No. 1 seed in NFC
The Detroit Lions made an emphatic statement as to who is the No. 1 seed in the NFC. In a game between teams that each had 14-2 records coming into Sunday night, the Lions vanquished the Vikings 31-9 to capture the NFC North and a bye next week.
Lions beat Vikings 31-9, win NFC North and No. 1 seed, dropping division rivals to No. 5
Jahmyr Gibbs scored three of his franchise-record tying four touchdowns in the second half, and the Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 31-9 to win their second straight NFC North title and earn home-field advantage until the Super Bowl.
Lions Pull Away From Vikings To Claim NFC North And NFC Top Overall Seed
The Lions resounding victory versus the Minnesota Vikings helped them win the NFC North and claim the NFC’s number one overall seed in the postseason.
2025 NFL playoff picture, standings: Lions take NFC's top seed, Broncos get final AFC spot, Bucs win NFC South
NFL regular season concluded on Sunday, along with the playoff picture finally being clear. The Denver Broncos clinched a playoff berth with their win over the Kansas City Chiefs, eliminating the Cincinnati Bengals and Miami Dolphins from playoff contention.
Jahmyr Gibbs tallies 4 touchdowns as Lions take down Vikings to win NFC North, secure No. 1 seed in playoffs
The NFC North goes to the Detroit Lions, as they took down the Minnesota Vikings to win the division title and be named the No. 1 seed in the playoffs.
NFL playoff bracket: Chargers-Texans to open postseason while Lions get bye after winning NFC's No. 1 seed
The NFL playoffs are finally here. The league officially wrapped up its regular season on Sunday night with the Detroit Lions' commanding 31-9 win over the Minnesota Vikings. That gave the Lions the top seed and the bye in the NFC,
Lions roll to NFC's Number 1 Seed
The Detroit Lions rolled to a 2nd-straight NFC North title and the NFC's number 1 seed with a win Sunday night over the Minnesota Vikings.
Lions lock up NFC's No. 1 seed, look unstoppable heading into the playoffs
The biggest game of the 2024 regular season was somewhat of a disappointment, as the Detroit Lions routed the Minnesota ...
NFC playoff picture updates in Week 18: Wild-card round set after Lions take 1 seed
Following NFC playoff picture with recap of updates, scores from Sunday's Week 18 games, NFL seeds and wild-card matchups ...
Plagued by injuries, Lions stay dominant to capture NFC’s No. 1 seed: ‘We’ve got a special group’
The Lions welcomed a 14-2 Vikings team to Detroit with everything on the line. Minnesota had won nine in a row. They were hot ...
2025 NFL playoff picture, bracket: Full Wild Card Weekend schedule for NFC and AFC after Lions destroy Vikings
Everything always gets crazy during the final week of the NFL regular season, and this year was no different. It lasted all ...
NFL Rumors: Jets Don't Feel Lions OC Ben Johnson Would Be a 'Fit' as Their HC
The New York Jets reportedly chose not to submit an interview request for Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson in ...
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Final NFL power rankings: Lions close regular season at the top
The Detroit Lions ended their 2024 regular season in historic fashion, securing a dominant 31-9 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday at Ford Field. The win improved their record to 15-2, ...
Lions beat Vikings, clinch NFC’s No. 1 seed: Live updates and reaction from NFL ‘Sunday Night Football’
Detroit defeated Minnesota 31-9 to win the NFC North division title and secure a first-round bye and home-field advantage in ...