The Lions scored a big victory in Minnesota to move to 5-1 on the year. The win moves the Lions into first place in the NFC North, a division that now features three teams with five wins through seven weeks. The Packers improved to 5-2 after their own game-winning field goal to defeat the Houston Texans.
NFC North standings
1. Detroit Lions 5-1
2. Minnesota Vikings 5-1
3. Green Bay Packers 5-2
4. Chicago Bears 4-2
Not only did the Lions take over the top spot in the division, they moved into the top spot overall in the NFC.