Lions beat Vikings 31-9, win NFC North and No. 1 seed, dropping division rivals to No. 5

5 articles, oldest first.

1. New York Times

   Lions beat Vikings, clinch NFC’s No. 1 seed: Live updates and reaction from NFL ‘Sunday Night Football’ ↗ (opens New York Times)

   Published Jan 5, 2025

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   Detroit defeated Minnesota 31-9 to win the NFC North division title and secure a first-round bye and home-field advantage in the playoffs

2. Green Field Reporter

   Lions beat Vikings 31-9, win NFC North and No. 1 seed, dropping division rivals to No. 5 - The Daily Reporter ↗ (opens Green Field Reporter)

   Published Jan 5, 2025

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   DETROIT (AP) — Jahmyr Gibbs was the game-breaking player the Detroit Lions needed to get their high-powered offense in gear — and give them a first-round bye and home-field advantage in the NFC playoffs.

3. KOB 4

   Lions beat Vikings 31-9, win NFC North and No. 1 seed, dropping division rivals to No. 5 ↗ (opens KOB 4)

   Published Jan 5, 2025

   Same headline from 2 more outlets

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   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 to win their second straight NFC North title and earn home-field advantage until the Super Bowl. The Lions and Vikings could meet again in two weeks.

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