The Lions defeated the Minnesota Vikings (14-3), 31-9, in the first ever regular-season game in NFL history between two teams with 13-plus wins apiece. The victory earned the Lions the NFC’s No. 1 seed and a first-round bye in the playoffs. It’s the first time in franchise history the Lions have earned the No. 1 seed in the postseason.

The Detroit Lions (15-2) claimed NFC North title and the No. 1 seed, a first-round bye and home-field advantage in the playoffs after beating the Vikings 31-9 Sunday night at Ford Field. The Vikings (14-3) are the first 14-win wild card in NFL history and will go on the road to play the NFC West champion Los Angeles Rams (10-7) on Monday,