The best record in franchise history. The Bye week. The Detroit Lions, after a season of firsts, are the top seed in the NFC and are gearing up for the playoffs after defeating the division rival Minnesota Vikings 31-9 to claim their second straight divisional title.

The Detroit Lions​ (14-2) and Minnesota Vikings​ (14-2) square off at Ford Field Sunday night with the NFC's No. 1 playoff seed on the line.

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.