It had been so long since the Detroit Lions won a division title, their last one came in the NFC Central in 1993.
That’s right, the Lions had never won an NFC North title … until Sunday.
Predictably, it wasn’t easy. They had to make their fourth interception of the Minnesota Vikings’ Nick Mullens late to seal the 30-24 victory.
The reason it was so thrilling could be attributed to Michael Badgley, who had a PAT blocked meaning the Lions only led by six.
Mullens found Justin Jefferson for a first down on the final drive. It was a third-and-27 play that on which elite wideout made an insane catch.
JUSTIN JEFFERSON ON 3RD AND 27. HIM.
📺: #DETvsMIN on FOX
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speechless, @JJettas2.
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However, it wasn’t enough as Mullens threw his fourth pick of the game, sealing the Vikings’doom.
THE @LIONS PICK IT AND WILL CLINCH THE NFC NORTH. #DETvsMIN pic.twitter.com/EYMCu0ddkZ
— NFL (@NFL) December 24, 2023
