The Lions just finished the best regular season in franchise history but say their ultimate mission is just beginning. Why it matters: Football-obsessed Detroit has never been to a Super Bowl, and this is maybe the city's best chance ever to make it.

With their win over the Minnesota Vikings in week 18, the Lions have secured the number one seed in the NFC, home-field advantage and a first-round bye. Now, Detroit will look ahead to who they will play in the Divisional Round next week.

The winner of the game will be the one seed in the NFC, win the NFC North and have home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs. Neither team would have to play outdoors all postseason. The loser will get the five seed in the NFC and go on the road in the wild-card round (either at the Rams,

The Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings will play in one of the most anticipated regular-season games in Lions franchise history on Sunday night. Both teams are 14-2 and are playing for the NFC North title,

The Minnesota Vikings face the Detroit Lions this week on Sunday Night Football. The winner takes the NFC's No. 1 seed. Live coverage begins at 7 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.