With their win over the Minnesota Vikings in week 18, the Lions have secured the number one seed in the NFC, home-field advantage and a first-round bye. Now, Detroit will look ahead to who they will play in the Divisional Round next week.

Fresh off winning their second straight NFC North championship and securing the top seed in the NFC playoffs for the first time in franchise history, the Detroit Lions now know who their opponents will be next season.

The Lions just finished the best regular season in franchise history but say their ultimate mission is just beginning. Why it matters: Football-obsessed Detroit has never been to a Super Bowl, and this is maybe the city's best chance ever to make it.

Jahmyr Gibbs had four touchdowns, and the Lions beat Minnesota 31-9 on Sunday night to win their second straight NFC North title and earn home-field advantage until the Super Bowl.

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, on Sunday night to win their second straight NFC North title and earn home-field advantage until the Super Bowl.

The Detroit Lions are in the middle of their best season in franchise history. Detroit ended the 2024 regular season with a 15-2 record, the most in franchise history. The Lions got a huge win in Week 18 against the Vikings that won the NFC North title and secured the No.