The Detroit Lions path to the franchise’s first-ever NFC North division title got a little closer on Monday night thanks to an undrafted rookie quarterback and a former Lions kicker.
One-time Lions kicker Randy Bullock, who lost Detroit’s preseason kicking competition in 2021, nailed a game-winning 37-yard field goal as time expired, lifting the New York Giants to a 24-22 win over the Green Bay Packers. It capped a wild ride of a game from Giants undrafted rookie quarterback Tommy DeVito, who won for the third time in four starts.
The stunning win on national television dropped the heretofore resurgent Packers to 6-7, while the Giants improved to 5-8. Green Bay is now three full games behind Detroit with four to play. They’re also a game behind the Minnesota Vikings after that team eked out a 3-0 win over the Raiders on Sunday.
NFC North standings after Week 14
Lions: 9-4
Vikings: 7-6
Packers: 6-7
Bears: 5-8
The Lions play the Vikings twice in the final three weeks, and Minnesota’s other game sandwiched between is hosting the Packers in Week 17.
Right now, all three teams would qualify for the postseason. The Lions are the NFC’s No. 3 seed, with Minnesota No. 6 and Green Bay clinging to the final spot. The Lions would host the Vikings in a wild-card round game if the season ends like this.
