Jahmyr Gibbs scored four touchdowns, tying the franchise record, as the Detroit Lions defeated the Minnesota Vikings 31-9 on Sunday night. This victory secured the Lions their second consecutive NFC North title and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. The win also marks the first time in three decades that a No. 1 seed was determined in a regular-season finale.
Jan 05, 2025 at 11:47 PM ETDETROIT — 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 on Sunday night to win their second straight NFC North title and earn home-field advantage until the Super Bowl.
Dallas wrapped up the 1993 regular season against the New York Giants with a 16-13 overtime win to give the Cowboys top seeding they used to their advantage as they advanced to and won the Super Bowl. The Giants, meanwhile, beat Minnesota in the wild-card round and were routed at San Francisco the following week.
Goff threw two interceptions after getting picked off only once in the previous seven games and Minnesota made field goals after the turnovers in the second and third quarters.
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