Vikings deal with Lions for No. 1 seed in NFC
Upgraded Jan. 6, 2025, 4:52 AM UTCIt took up until the last video game of the NFL routine season, however the very first seed in the NFC playoffs has actually lastly been figured out.Detroit's offense woke up in the 2nd half and its defense held company all night to beat NFC North competing Minnesota 31-9 and declare the No. 1 seed on "Sunday Night Football." It was the very first conference in league history in between 2 groups with a minimum of 13 success, and it clinched the greatest postseason seed in Lions franchise history.Either group might have declared the NFC's front runner-- and with it, an important first-round bye and home-field benefit-- with a win. With the loss, the Vikings (14-3) fall to the No. 5 seed. They will open the postseason Jan. 13 in Los Angeles versus the fourth...