The Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings are battling it out in Week 18. The first half was unexpectedly tight defensively, with neither team giving an inch. However, the Lions gained an edge thanks to running back Jahmyr Gibbs.

Jahmyr Gibbs scored three of his franchise-record tying four touchdowns in the second half, and the Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings, 31-9, on Sunday night to win their second straight NFC North title and earn home-field advantage until the Super Bowl.

Jahmyr Gibbs' fourth touchdown ties a Lions record for most TDs in a game.

The Detroit Lions were carried by their defense all night, leading just 10-6 at halftime. However, the offense exploded in the second half, led by star running back Jahmyr Gibbs, who delivered a jaw-dropping performance in one of the biggest regular-season games in franchise history.

The Detroit Lions made an emphatic statement as to who is the No. 1 seed in the NFC. In a game between teams that each had 14-2 records coming into Sunday night, the Lions vanquished the Vikings 31-9 to capture the NFC North and a bye next week.