The NFL regular season concluded with a thrilling “Sunday Night Football” game between the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings. In the Week 18 finale, the Lions triumphed over the Vikings with a 31-9 victory, finishing the season at an impressive 15-2. Minnesota, on the other hand, dropped to 14-3. The NFC showdown, aired on NBC Sports, attracted a massive viewership, with 28.5 million average viewers, marking the largest audience for “Sunday Night Football” since 2012.

The Lions’ dominant performance was highlighted by quarterback Jared Goff, who threw for 231 yards and a touchdown, completing 27 of 33 passes. However, running back Jahmyr Gibbs stole the spotlight, rushing for 139 yards and three touchdowns, while also catching five passes for 31 yards and one touchdown. The win secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC for Detroit, granting them a first-round playoff bye. Meanwhile, the Vikings finished in the No. 5 spot and will face the Los Angeles Rams in a Wild Card game on January 13.