Detroit Lions Secure NFC North After Defeating Vikings, Packers Prepare for Playoff Challenge

The Detroit Lions triumphed over the Minnesota Vikings 31-9 to clinch the NFC North title, finishing with a 15-2 record. Jahmyr Gibbs scored four touchdowns. The Vikings, with a strong 14-3 season, will now face the LA Rams. Meanwhile, the Green Bay Packers, entering the playoffs as a No. 7 seed, have lost two consecutive games and face the formidable Eagles in Philadelphia. They are dealing with key injuries, including to star players like Jaire Alexander and Christian Watson, compounding their challenges as they seek to regain momentum.