The Minnesota Vikings put up a whimper of a fight against the Detroit Lions in the final game of the regular season. The final score was 31-9 in favor of the Lions.

The winner of the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings matchup in NFL Week 18 will determine both the division and NFC's top playoff seed.

Jahmyr Gibbs delivered spinning stiff-arms and bolted through webs of would-be tacklers for a 170-yard, four-touchdown performance, leading the Detroit Lions over the Minnesota Vikings in their regular-season finale.

Can the Minnesota defense keep Detroit's high-scoring offense in check with the NFC North title and the No. 1 seed on the line?

X (Twitter) users responded Sunday night to Jahmyr Gibbs’ 4 TDs and a tough Lions defense downing the Vikings at Ford Field, claiming NFC North title.

The top seed in the NFC and the NFC North divisional crown are up for grabs in the final game of the regular season on Sunday, Jan. 5 as the Detroit Lions host the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit.

Will the Detroit Lions take down the Minnesota Vikings for the NFC North and playoff homefield advantage? Four Free Press sports writers weigh in.

In a battle for the NFC No.1 see, the Vikings take on the Lions. Check out the latest odds and best bets for the week.

After losing the first regular-season game in league history pitting teams with a combined 28 victories, the Vikings (14-3) hit the road for wild-card weekend, visiting the NFC West champion Los Angeles Rams (10-7) on Monday night as the most accomplished fifth seed in NFL history.

Dan Campbell has redefined four-down territory. The Detroit Lions go for it on fourth down almost anywhere on the field under their aggressive coach, whose fearless mentality has reshaped the franchise’s culture and led to record-breaking results.