DETROIT — The Minnesota Vikings are in a position to clinch the NFC North on Sunday with almost a month left in the regular season.
The Vikings (10-2) have won nine of their last 10 games, a string of success that started in September with a comeback win over Detroit and has been marked by one-possession games to raise questions about how good they are.
The Lions (5-7), meanwhile, have won four of five games and have earned enough respect to be favored to beat Minnesota by 1 1/2 points, per FanDuel Sportsbook. It's the first time in the Super Bowl era that a 5-7 team is favored over a 10-2 team, according to Sportsradar.
If Minnesota beats or ties the Lions, the Vikings will win the division title for the first time since 2017.
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After Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Jameson Williams catches his first NFL touchdown to open the scoring, Vikings' Dalvin Cook comes back with a one-yard run to tie the game at 7-7.
Detroit adds a touchdown in the second quarter, as the Lions head into halftime with a 14-7 lead over the Vikings.
The Lions piled on a third touchdown in the third quarter, but Adam Thielen hauled in a touchdown in response to put the Vikings within one score. Detroit leads 21-13.
Detroit running back Justin Jackson scores the Lions' fourth touchdown of the game, giving them a 28-13 lead.
Minnesota drives down the lead, but has to settle for a field goal from kicker Greg Joseph. Detroit leads 28-16.
After Detroit added a field goal to increase the lead to 31-16, Minnesota drove down the field and Kirk Cousins threw a strike to wide receiver K.J. Osborn for the touchdown. Detroit still leads 31-23.
Detroit hands Minnesota their first divisional loss of the season. Final score: 34-23.
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