The Lions just finished the best regular season in franchise history but say their ultimate mission is just beginning. Why it matters: Football-obsessed Detroit has never been to a Super Bowl, and this is maybe the city's best chance ever to make it.

The Detroit Lions have never won the No. 1 seed in the NFC, but can Sunday with a tie or win over the Minnesota Vikings.

The biggest regular season game in Detroit Lions’ history ended how they were hoping. With a victory. The Lions took down the Minnestoa Vikings, 31-9, on Sunday Night Football to clinch the NFC North and the No.

Nevertheless, after 18 long, strenuous weeks, the Detroit Lions finally captured what was rightfully theirs: the NFC North division crown. Dan Campbell's squad clinched the division title for a second straight season,

Which Detroit Lions are likely making their final playoff runs with the team in the 2024-25 postseason? This will likely be the end of the line for a few.

To close out the regular season on Sunday Night Football, the Detroit Lions clinched the NFC's number one seed by defeating the Minnesota Vikings 31-9.

Now that the Detroit Lions have locked up first place in the NFC North by beating the Minnesota Vikings, their list of 2025 opponents are set. Here's a look at who the Lions will face next season, both home and away.

The best record in franchise history. The Bye week. The Detroit Lions, after a season of firsts, are the top seed in the NFC and are gearing up for the playoffs after defeating the division rival Minnesota Vikings 31-9 to claim their second straight divisional title.