The Detroit Lions have achieved a historic milestone by securing the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs for the first time in franchise history....
The Detroit Lions have achieved a historic milestone by securing the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs for the first time in franchise history.
This accomplishment follows a commanding 31-9 victory over the Minnesota Vikings, elevating their season record to a franchise-best 15-2.
Running back Jahmyr Gibbs delivered an exceptional performance in the game, amassing 170 yards from scrimmage and scoring four touchdowns.
This feat places him alongside Barry Sanders as the only running backs in team history to score four touchdowns in a single game.
Additionally, Gibbs set a new franchise record for the most combined rushing and receiving touchdowns in a single season.
With this victory, the Lions have clinched their second consecutive NFC North title and secured home-field advantage throughout the conference playoffs.
Their next game is scheduled for the Divisional Round on January 18 or 19 at Ford Field, where they will face the lowest remaining seed from the NFC Wild Card round.
This season's success builds upon the momentum from the previous year, where the Lions finished with a 12-5 record, won their first division title since 1993, and advanced to the NFC Championship Game.
Under the leadership of head coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes, the Lions have demonstrated remarkable progress and resilience, positioning themselves as strong contenders in the upcoming playoffs.