The Detroit Lions' 31-9 win over the Minnesota Vikings in the final game of the 2024 regular season had a playoff vibe to it. The spoils for the Lions (15-2) were the No. 1 seed in the NFC and home-field advantage throughout,

Dan Campbell guided the Lions to a regular season to remember in 2024. Under his watch, Detroit won a franchise-record 15 games, and captured back-to-back NFC North division crowns and the NFC's No. 1 seed for the playoffs for the first time in franchise history.

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) celebrates with teammates wide receiver Tim Patrick (17) and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) after scoring a touchdown against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski) AP

Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs led the NFL with 9 scrimmage touchdowns (6 rushing, 3 receiving) in December and January.

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.