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.

Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs scored four touchdowns against the Vikings as Detroit secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC.

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) celebrates with wide receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown (14), Tim Patrick (17) and Jameson Williams (9) and tight end Sam LaPorta (87) in the end zone after running for a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings in the first quarter at Ford Field. / Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

With the win, the Lions clinched the top seed in the NFC playoffs and captured the NFC North for the second straight year.