Lions defeated the Vikings 31-9, clinching the NFC North title and securing the No. 1 seed

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) runs with the ball in front of Minnesota Vikings safety Camryn Bynum (24) and scores a touchdown during the second half at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images

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	Lions beats Vikings 31-9, clinching the NFC North title and the No. 1 seed By Justin Tyme tellususa.com DETROIT — Jahmyr Gibbs was the standout player for the Detroit Lions, scoring three of his four touchdowns in the second half to lead the team to a 31-9 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. This win secured their second consecutive NFC North title and a first-round bye in the playoffs. “Everybody's got to come through here, baby!” said Detroit defensive end Za'Darius Smith after the game. The Lions finished the regular season with a record of 15-2, while the Vikings ended at 14-3. Detroit will rest next week, while Minnesota prepares to face the Los Angeles Rams. This game marked the first time two teams with a combined 28 victories faced off in a regular-season finale, determining the No. 1 seed for the playoffs. The Lions are aiming for their first Super Bowl appearance since 1957. Goff threw for 231 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions, while Gibbs amassed 139 rushing yards and caught five passes for 31 yards. Minnesota’s quarterback, Sam Darnold, struggled, completing only 44% of his passes, and the Vikings went 0 for 4 in the red zone. “Kicking field goals isn’t going to get it done against that team,” Darnold said, reflecting on missed opportunities. With their victory, the Lions hope to build on this momentum as they pursue a championship.