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

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 resounding victory versus the Minnesota Vikings helped them win the NFC North and claim the NFC’s number one overall seed in the postseason.