The Lions picked up arguably the biggest win of Week 18. They took down the Vikings in the battle for the NFC North title, which doubled as the battle for the No. 1 seed in the NFC. Detroit will get a week off before its first playoff game as a result. The Vikings, meanwhile, will take on the Rams in the opening round.

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

THE DETROIT LIONS ... No team is more intense, and, conversely, no team needs a break more. The Lions claimed the NFC's No. 1 seed (and accompanying Wild Card Weekend bye and home-field advantage) with a 31-9 romp over the Vikings.