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Lions celebrate regular-season milestones, rest up for the NFC playoffs
The Detroit Lions and their ear-ringing fans celebrated a feat that the franchise pulled off for the first time. Fireworks went off and streamers came down from the rafters while fog machines filled the air with a haze as Lions players and coaches hugged on the Ford Field turf.
Brutal Week 18 Showing Plummets Vikings To No. 5 Seed In NFC Playoffs
The Minnesota Vikings failed when all the money was on the table and they had a chance to rake it in However, all is not lost.
Lions clinch NFC's No. 1 seed, first-round bye with win over Vikings on Sunday night
The Detroit Lions won Sunday night's regular-season finale over the Minnesota Vikings, clinching their conference's No. 1 seed, a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs -- plus bragging rights as the NFC North champions to boot.
Lions lock up NFC's No. 1 seed, look unstoppable heading into the playoffs
The biggest game of the 2024 regular season was somewhat of a disappointment, as the Detroit Lions routed the Minnesota Vikings 31-9 to clinch the No. 1 seed in the NFC for the first time in franchise history.
Vikings lose to Lions 31-9, get No. 5 seed in NFC Playoffs
The Vikings are the No. 5 seed for the NFC Playoffs after a 31-9 loss to the Detroit Lions Sunday night at Ford Field.
Final NFL power rankings: Lions close regular season at the top
The Detroit Lions ended their 2024 regular season in historic fashion, securing a dominant 31-9 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday at Ford Field. The win improved their record to 15-2, clinching their second consecutive NFC North title and earning the NFC’s No.
NFL roundup: Lions dominate Vikings for No. 1 seed in NFC
Jahmyr Gibbs had 170 yards from scrimmage and four touchdowns and the host Detroit Lions pulled away for a 31-9 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night to secure
Power Rankings: Lions Enter 2024 Playoffs Best Team in NFL
The Detroit Lions are the NFC North champions for the second year in a row and will be the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs for the first time in franchise history. Here's a look at where the team stands in the eyes of national pundits at the conclusion of the regular season.
David Montgomery’s injury return is exactly what Lions need for NFL Playoffs
The Detroit Lions’ win over the Minnesota Vikings in the final game of the 2024 NFL regular season clinched the NFC North, as well as the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. More importantly for the Lions,

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Hope for old DC: The Washington Commanders return to the playoffs ready for a new era
Even from the top of section 412 – the standing room area that’s about as far as one can get from the battle taking place ...
Rams' fatal flaw that will doom them in 2025 NFL playoffs
The Rams are entering the playoffs carrying lots of late season momentum. But there's a fatal flaw that could doom them ...
History Does Not Bode Well for Saquon Barkley and the Eagles in the NFL Playoffs
If you’re an Eagles fan, you might not want to see this rundown of how 2,000-yard rushers have fared in the postseason.
Packers are seventh seed in NFC playoffs as last-second field goal gives Bears a 24-22 victory
Cairo Santos ’ 51-yard field goal as time expired handed the Packers a 24-22 loss, ensuring Green Bay will be the NFC’s ...
Packers' fatal flaw that will doom them in 2025 NFL Playoffs
The Packers have a chance to win in the playoffs, but there's one fatal flaw that could very well doom them against the ...
Eagles vs. Packers Key To NFL Playoffs Predicted To Be Christian Watson Injury
Green Bay's deep threat Christian Watson is out for the season with a torn ACL. But as the playoffs approach, there is also ...
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NFL playoffs 2025: Format, schedule, and bracket breakdown
The number of playoff teams has fluctuated from as few as two teams (from 1933 to 1966) to as many as 16 teams (in 1982). The ...