The Detroit Lions may have defeated the division-rival Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, but the excitement is less about the win and more about what it represents: a division title.
The Vikings made things interesting late, but the Lions put the clamps on when it mattered most. Detroit jumped up to 11-4 on the season, pulling away from any remaining threats in the NFC North and securing themselves a playoff berth.
Let’s examine some takeaways.
THE KING IN THE NORTH
At long last, the Detroit Lions are winners of the NFC North.