The Detroit Lions made history over the weekend by achieving a milestone that had eluded them for years, securing the No. 1 seed in the NFC. With a dominant 31-9 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, the Lions not only clinched the NFC North title but also set a franchise record for the most wins in a season. Star running back Jahmyr Gibbs had an outstanding performance, racking up 170 yards and four touchdowns, while breaking a team record with 20 touchdowns in a season. “We’re having a great year, and it feels good to silence the critics a bit,” Gibbs said after the game.
Quarterback Jared Goff also made a significant achievement. He became the first player in NFL history to complete at least 72% of his passes while passing for over 4,500 yards. Additionally, the Lions revealed on Wednesday that Goff set a new record for the most games in a season with a completion percentage of 75% or higher, surpassing the previous record held by Tom Brady with nine such games.
After securing the division title, the No. 1 seed, and a first-round playoff bye, Goff emphasized that the Lions’ aspirations go beyond just this accomplishment. “This isn’t the final goal,” he remarked to reporters. Detroit will enjoy a bye week before they find out who they will face in the divisional round.
