The road to the Super Bowl went through Detroit as the Lions defeated the Vikings 21-6 in a defensive showdown. The star of the game was running back Jahmyr Gibbs, who scored all four of the game’s touchdowns and had 139 yards on 23 carries to go with five catches for 31 yards. The Lions’ defense was dominant, shutting down the Vikings’ high-powered offense and limiting quarterback Sam Darnold to 18 of 41 for 166 yards.
The game was a defensive battle, with both teams struggling to move the ball. The Lions were 2 of 4 on fourth down, including two crucial conversions that led to Gibbs’ touchdowns. The Vikings, on the other hand, were unable to capitalize on their own scoring opportunities, coming away with just six points in the first half despite reaching the red zone three times.
The win secures the top seed in the NFC for the Lions, who will have a week off before hosting a playoff game. The Vikings will travel to Los Angeles to face the Rams in the Wild Card round. The game was a testament to the Lions’ defensive toughness, led by the return of linebacker Alex Anzalone, and their ability to make adjustments on the fly. The Lions’ fourth-down aggression, a characteristic of their coach Dan Campbell’s team, was on full display, and it paid off in a big way.
