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Lions host Commanders on Saturday night as NFC's top-seeded team for 1st time in franchise history

Jan. 16, 2025 19:30 PM EST

Washington (13-5) at Detroit (15-2) Saturday, 8 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM odds: Lions by 9 1/2 Series record: Washington leads 31-16, including a 3-0 record in playoff games at home. Against the spread: Commanders 11-6-1, Lions 12-5 ...

Lions beat Vikings 31-9, win NFC North and No. 1 seed, dropping division rivals to No. 5

Jan. 06, 2025 00:22 AM EST

DETROIT (AP) — Jahmyr Gibbs was the game-breaking player the Detroit Lions needed to get their high-powered offense in gear — and give them a first-round bye and home-field advantage in the NFC playoffs. Gibbs scored three of his franchise-record tying four touchdowns in the...

Lions host Vikings on Sunday night, winner earns No. 1 seed in NFC and loser falls to No. 5 seed

Jan. 02, 2025 20:42 PM EST

Minnesota (14-2) at Detroit (14-2) Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EST, NBC BetMGM NFL Odds: Lions by 3 Against the spread: Vikings 11-4-1; Lions 11-5 Series record: Vikings lead 80-44-2 Last meeting: Lions beat Vikings 31-29 on Oct. 20...

Lions and Vikings wrap up NFL's regular season by playing for top seed in NFC

Jan. 02, 2025 18:37 PM EST

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings will wrap up the NFL's regular season with an unprecedented matchup and much at stake Sunday night. Detroit (14-2) and Minnesota (14-2) will become the first teams to meet in the regular season with at least 13 wins and a...

After topping 49ers, Lions face short week in hosting Vikings in key game to close regular season

Dec. 31, 2024 18:26 PM EST

The Detroit Lions have a short week to prepare for a pivotal matchup against Minnesota, and they will not complain about that fact. The winner will earn the NFC North title and home-field advantage until the Super Bowl. The loser will start the playoffs on the road as a fifth-seeded...