MOTOWN THROWDOWN
The NFL’s first-ever regular season meeting between 14-win teams turned into a mismatch Sunday night in Detroit. For the victorious Lions, the spoils include the NFC’s No. 1 seed and a first-round playoff bye. For the vanquished Vikings, it means they will begin their playoff trek with a wild-card game against the Los Angeles Rams ... and that they have very likely played their last game on their home field for this season.
Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) breaks away from Minnesota defenders for the first touchdown of Sunday night’s game for the NFC North championship and No. 1 playoff seed in Detroit. REY DEL RIO — ASSOCIATED PRESS
Minnesota running back Cam Akers (27) is surrounded by Lions defensive foes during a second-quarter scrum Sunday night in Detroit. GREGORY SHAMUS — GETTY IMAGES
Lions kicker Jake Bates (39) kicks a field goal to close out the first half of Sunday night’s game in Detroit. REY DEL RIO — ASSOCIATED PRESS
Minnesota wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) can’t make a catch along the back of the end zone during the first half Sunday night at Ford Field. CHARLIE RIEDEL — ASSOCIATED PRESS
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