Lions Clinch NFC North as Jahmyr Gibbs’ 4 TDs Thrill NFL Fans in Win vs. Vikings

Zach BacharContributor IJanuary 6, 2025

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In a battle for NFC supremacy on Sunday Night Football, the Detroit Lions came out on top.

The Lions took down the Minnesota Vikings by the final score of 31-9, clinching the No. 1 seed in the conference and a first-round bye to go along with an NFC North title.

Detroit Lions @LionsPut on for the City 😤#OnePride | #DefendTheDen pic.twitter.com/AQ6KAYVZEU

Jahmyr Gibbs was unstoppable throughout the contest, picking up 139 rush yards and 31 receiving yards on 28 touches. He scored four total touchdowns, setting a new Lions single-season record with 20 trips to the end zone.

NFL @NFLJAHMYR GIBBS. 4 TDs TONIGHT. 20th ON THE SEASON.

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Gibbs’ 20 touchdowns are also the most in the NFL this season.

NFL @NFLAnyone faster than Jahmyr Gibbs?

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Fans were amazed by his stellar performance.

B/R Gridiron @brgridironJahmyr Gibbs with 4 TD’s in Ford Field 🦁

Plus the #1 NFC seed with a bye pic.twitter.com/kZOqopzy9X

Ben Raven @BenjaminSRavenGibbs, 4 TDs. Cancel those LA flights. Lions are going to be back-to-back division champs for the first time of the Super Bowl era. First No. 1 seed about wrapped up, too. What a showing. #PositionalValue

Field Yates @FieldYatesJahmyr Gibbs tonight: 4 touchdowns

Jahmyr Gibbs this season: 20 total touchdowns, most in the NFL

What a player

Justin Rogers | Detroit Football Network @Justin_RogersLive look at Jahmyr Gibbs carrying the Lions’ offense. pic.twitter.com/Hj0WIJrFw2

Al Karsten @FootballGuy_AlLongest Rushing Touchdowns allowed by the Vikings Defense the last two seasons (34 games):

1. Jahmyr Gibbs (Week 7) – 45 yards
2. Jahmyr Gibbs (Week 18) – 25 yards
3. Jahmyr Gibbs (Week 16, 2023) – 14 yards
4. Jahmyr Gibbs (Week 18) – 13 yards

Albert Breer @AlbertBreerJahmyr Gibbs is so impressive.

James Palmer @JamesPalmerTVJahmyr Gibbs has as many touchdowns tonight as Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison have catches … combined.

Underdog @UnderdogFantasyJahmyr Gibbs with the 1 seed on the line pic.twitter.com/L3sTVQbtwl

Tom Pelissero @TomPelisseroAn impressive night for Jahmyr Gibbs and the #Lions, who are on the verge of taking the NFC North title, the No. 1 seed and the first-round bye. pic.twitter.com/wxkJUMRecP

Colton Pouncy @colton_pouncyThe Jahmyr Gibbs Game.

Jared Goff threw multiple interceptions for the first time since Week 10, finishing 27-of-33 for 231 yards and a touchdown while getting picked off twice.

Detroit’s defense stifled Minnesota, as the Vikings recorded 262 total yards and picked up just 14 first downs. They were also held to a single-digit scoring total for the first time this season.

Sam Darnold was only sacked twice, but his accuracy was affected as he routinely dealt with pressure from the Lions’ defensive front. Darnold finished with a mere 166 yards through the air despite attempting 41 passes, completing only 43.9 percent of his throws.

NFL @NFLHutch is fired up for the Lions defense!

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The Vikings are still headed to the playoffs as the No. 5 seed and are now set to face off against the Los Angeles Rams.

Meanwhile, Detroit will head into a first-round bye while preparing to host its next opponent in the divisional round.