Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs scored the first touchdown of the divisional round game against the Washington Commanders and set a new franchise playoff record in the process.

Detroit is looking for a second-straight NFC Championship game appearance, while Washington is looking for a first trip since the 1991 season.

Here we are football fans! We’ve arrived at what might be the best weekend of the year. If you’re anything like me, you’ll be glued to your TVs on Saturday and Sunday like the ball was in Sam Darnold’s hands the last two Vikings games — all day long.

Jahmyr Gibbs is a major reason for that shortened path ... which will haunt them as they now have to quickly turn the page for a wild card game against the Los Angeles Rams next Monday night. Those mistakes can quickly undo a season of good in Minnesota ...

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs was shaken up in the second quarter of the Week 18 game against the Minnesota Vikings after taking a big hit from a Vikings defender. Here's the latest injury update on Gibbs.

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 offense is starting to click just in time and Sonic is collecting his rings. He showed off his burst of speed yet again early in the fourth quarter as Gibbs completed the hat trick. Gibbs accelerated from 13 yards out to give the Lions at 24-9 less over the Minnesota Vikings.

In a battle for NFC supremacy on Sunday Night Football, the Detroit Lions came out on top. The Lions took down the Minnesota Vikings by the final score

Jahmyr Gibbs scored four touchdowns to help the Lions clinch their first-ever No. 1 seed in the NFC. The Rams had something to gain in Week 18, but opted to sit Matthew Stafford. The Vikings purchased the seats on the secondary market and offered them to season ticket-holders.

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On the ensuing Detroit possession, Goff completed each of his eight pass attempts for 59 yards, guiding Dan Campbell's offense on a 13-play, 70-yard drive. The scoring drive took 7:25 off the clock, and was capped off with a 10-yard TD toss to Gibbs.

The NFL is loaded with elite running back talent. While the passing game gets all the attention during the regular season, teams that can run the ball win in the playoffs. Jahmyr Gibbs, Derrick Henry,