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Detroit Lions clinch playoff spot thanks to last-second field goal against Green Bay Packers

Jake Bates' last-second 35-yard field goal helped the Detroit Lions clinch a playoff spot with a 34-31 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night.

The Lions (12-1) broke a franchise record with their 11th straight win - including two over the Packers (9-4) - to stay ahead of Minnesota (10-2) in the highly-competitive NFC North.

Jared Goff passed for 283 yards and three touchdowns (two to Tim Patrick), while David Montgomery had 84 combined yards rushing and receiving and scored a touchdown.

"This will be one of those you'll never forget," Detroit coach Dan Campbell said, whose side went for it on fourth down five times, including with one yard to go at the Green Bay 21 with 43 seconds left.