By taking care of business and securing the NFC’s No. 1 seed on Sunday night, the juggernaut Detroit Lions are being rewarded handsomely for their efforts. The bye week Dan Campbell’s crew now has effectively lets a team ravaged by injuries get healthier for a hopeful run to Super Bowl 59.

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery missed the team's final three games of the regular season due to a knee injury. However, the Lions running back is expected to make his return when the Lions play their first playoff game next week.

The Detroit Lions’ win over the Minnesota Vikings in the final game of the 2024 NFL regular season clinched the NFC North, as well as the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. More importantly for the Lions,