The NFC North has been one of the best divisions in football, and the first tilt of the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings did not disappoint.
Last week, the Lions steamrolled the Dallas Cowboys in a laid-back affair. Against the then-undefeated Vikings, there was far more drama. After a crushing opening quarter, the Lions were on the ropes, but the offense and defense rebounded and catapulted themselves into the lead. The Vikings traded punches and even retook the lead late, but a clutch field goal sealed Detroit’s victory and spot atop the division.