In a decisive matchup for NFC supremacy on Sunday Night Football, the Detroit Lions emerged victorious, defeating the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 31-9. This win not only secured the Lions the No. 1 seed in the conference but also granted them a first-round bye and the NFC North title.

Key to the Lions' triumph was running back Jahmyr Gibbs, who delivered a stellar performance, accumulating 139 rushing yards and 31 receiving yards on 28 touches. Gibbs scored four total touchdowns, establishing a new franchise record with 20 touchdowns in a single season, making him the league leader in this category.

Despite Jared Goff's two interceptions, he completed 27 of 33 passes for 231 yards and one touchdown. Meanwhile, the Lions' defense significantly restricted the Vikings’ offense, holding them to just 262 total yards and allowing them to score in single digits for the first time this season. Although Sam Darnold was not sacked frequently, the pressure from the Lions' defense impacted his accuracy, leading to a challenging game where he completed only 43.9 percent of his passes.