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.

The Lions were tied with the Vikings atop the NFC North. We break down how they clinched the division title and the top seed for the 2025 NFL Playoffs in Week 18.

The NFC North and the number one seed in the NFC are on the line as the Minnesota Vikings take on the Detroit Lions on Sunday night. This is a massive game for both teams and a situation that both have been in over the last decade.