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.
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.
The Detroit Lions, already one of the most injured teams in the NFL, saw two more key defensive contributors leave Sunday's ...
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.
X (Twitter) users responded Sunday night to Jahmyr Gibbs’ 4 TDs and a tough Lions defense downing the Vikings at Ford Field, claiming NFC North title.
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