Lions Hold Off Vikings, Clinch NFC North

Jahmyr Gibbs (26) of the Detroit Lions scores a rushing touchdown against Mekhi Blackmon (5) of the Minnesota Vikings during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Dec. 24, 2023. Stephen Maturen/Getty Images

Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for 80 yards and two touchdowns and the Detroit Lions clinched their first division title in 30 years by defeating the Minnesota Vikings 30–24 in Minneapolis Sunday.

Jared Goff passed for 257 yards and a touchdown as the Lions (11–4) secured the NFC North Division title and a home game in the opening round of the playoffs.