The Detroit Lions and their ear-ringing fans celebrated a feat that the franchise pulled off for the first time. Fireworks went off and streamers came down from the rafters while fog machines filled the air with a haze as Lions players and coaches hugged on the Ford Field turf.

The Detroit Free Press produced a poster to commemorate the Lions' franchise-record 15 wins, No. 1 seed in playoffs and back-to-back division titles.

Detroit beat the Vikings, 31-9, at Ford Field to clinch the NFC North and the NFC’s top seed in the playoffs. The Lions finished the regular season 15-2, marking the most wins in franchise history. Here’s a sampling of what’s being said nationally after Detroit won its second consecutive division crown:

The Lions resounding victory versus the Minnesota Vikings helped them win the NFC North and claim the NFC’s number one overall seed in the postseason.

Lets breakdown the Detroit Lions Studs and Duds for their win over the Minnesota Vikings earning division title and NFC top seed