
On Sunday Night Football in Week 18, the Lions were at home to face the Vikings. The NFC North title and #1 seed in the NFC playoffs were on the line. Both teams were 14-2 heading into the matchup. Detroit had a 10-6 lead at halftime but they broke open the game in the second half.
In the end, the Lions won 31-9 and won the NFC North for the second straight season. For the first time in team history, Detroit has the #1 seed in the NFC. Against the Vikings on Sunday, one player stood out among the rest. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs had a dominant performance with 170 all-purpose yards and four total touchdowns. The 22-year-old led the NFL with 20 total touchdowns in 2024. A dominant season for the former first-round pick.