Jahmyr Gibbs shines for Lions as Detroit throttles Minnesota, plus big games from Bo Nix and Mike Evans

The Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 31-9 in the final game of the NFL’s regular season on Sunday, clinching both an NFC North title and the conference’s top seed.

The Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 31-9 in the final game of the NFL’s regular season Sunday, clinching both the NFC North title and the conference’s top seed.

Detroit will have home-field advantage throughout the playoffs after an opening-round bye.

Running back Jahmyr Gibbs starred for the Lions on Sunday. He had 139 yards and three touchdowns on the ground to go along with 31 yards receiving and another score in the air.

Lions quarterback Jared Goff, meanwhile, completed 27 of 33 passes for 231 yards and a score, plus two interceptions.

Vikings signal caller Sam Darnold struggled. He completed only 18 of his 41 attempts, throwing for only 166 yards with no touchdowns.

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