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 delivered spinning stiff-arms and bolted through webs of would-be tacklers for a 170-yard, four-touchdown performance, leading the Detroit Lions over the Minnesota Vikings in their regular-season finale.
After their game against the Vikings, Jahmyr Gibbs spoke about locking up the No. 1 seed and proving the doubters wrong.
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs gained only one yard on his first six carries of the game, but all he needed was one big play to take it to the house. With 1:43 left in the first quarter, Gibbs exploded through the middle for a 25-yard rushing touchdown to give Detroit a 7-0 lead over the Minnesota Vikings.
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.
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs' third TD of game boosts the Lions' lead to 23-9 over the Minnesota Vikings.
Supporting Gibbs for Sunday's clash was his girlfriend Nicole Anderson, who remained active on social media throughout the game. Anderson shared each of Gibbs' four touchdowns on the evening as well as the Lions' announcement that the Pro Bowl RB has now set a single-season TD record for the franchise.
Lions star Jahmyr Gibbs set a new franchise record with his second touchdown against the Vikings on Sunday night.
We take a look at the players who helped fantasy managers bring home the trophy this season, led by the Lions star who lit up the Sunday night stage in the season finale.
The Detroit Lions captured the NFC North division title and secured the No. 1 seed in the conference on Sunday night after defeating the Minnesota Vikings 31-9
The Detroit Lions will play one of four teams in their playoff opener next week: The Rams, Packers, Vikings or Commanders.