Detroit Lions are NFC North champs with big win at Minnesota Vikings (2024)

Lions quarterback Jared Goff, right, and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown celebrate the Lions' 30-24 win on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Minneapolis, to clinch the NFC North Division.

Lions quarterback Jared Goff celebrates the Lions' 30-24 win on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Minneapolis, to clinch the NFC North Division.

Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson celebrates after the Lions' 30-24 win over the Vikings on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Minneapolis, to clinch the NFC North Division.

Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown celebrates after the Lions' 30-24 win over the Vikings on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Minneapolis, to clinch the NFC North Division.

Lions safety Ifeatu Melifonwu celebrates after he intercepted a pass against the Vikings late in the fourth quarter of the Lions' 30-24 win on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Minneapolis, to clinch the NFC North Division.

Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson reacts after a Lions interception at the end of the fourth quarter as cornerback Cameron Sutton celebrates during the Lions' 30-24 win on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Minneapolis, to clinch the NFC North Division.

Lions defensive back Ifeatu Melifonwu is congratulated by teammate Kerby Joseph after an interception against the Vikings at the end of the fourth quarter of the Lions' 30-24 win on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Minneapolis, to clinch the NFC North Division.

Lions coach Dan Campbell looks on during the fourth quarter of the Lions' 30-24 win over the Vikings on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Minneapolis, to clinch the NFC North Division.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson celebrates his touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.

Detroit Lions receiver Jameson Williams runs the ball after a catch as Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mekhi Blackmon defends during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.

Jahmyr Gibbs of the Detroit Lions celebrates after scoring a rushing touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings during the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.

Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown celebrates his touchdown against the Vikings during the third quarter of the Lions' 30-24 win on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Minneapolis, to clinch the NFC North Division.

Amon-Ra St. Brown of the Detroit Lions catches a touchdown pass against the Minnesota Vikings during the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Pat Jones II sacks Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.

Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson reacts after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins looks on from the bench during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.

Jared Goff of the Detroit Lions celebrates a touchdown pass against the Minnesota Vikings during the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.

Detroit Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown runs after the catch as Minnesota Vikings cornerback Akayleb Evans chases during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery runs the ball as Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jonathan Bullard chases during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.

Jared Goff of the Detroit Lions celebrates a touchdown pass against the Minnesota Vikings during the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.

Defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn of the Detroit Lions looks on during the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on Dec. 24, 2023, in Minneapolis.

T.J. Hockenson of the Minnesota Vikings is tackled by Kerby Joseph of the Detroit Lions during the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.

Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn catches a pass against the Lions during the second quarter on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Minneapolis.

Lions running back David Montgomery celebrates after scoring a rushing touchdown against the Vikings during the first quarter on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Minneapolis.

Lions coach Dan Campbell looks on against the Vikings during the second quarter on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Minneapolis.

Vikings quarterback Nick Mullens attempts a pass against the Lions during the second quarter on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Minneapolis.

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell argues the call against line judge Brian Bolinger during the second quarter against the Lions on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Minneapolis.

Lions defensive back Chase Lucas gestures toward the crowd during the second quarter on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Minneapolis.

Lions safety Ifeatu Melifonwu breaks up a pass intended for Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson during the second quarter on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Minneapolis.

Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs scores a rushing touchdown against Vikings defensive back Mekhi Blackmon during the second quarter on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Minneapolis.

Lions quarterback Jared Goff attempts a pass against the Vikings during the second quarter on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Minneapolis.

Detroit Lions receiver Jameson Williams leaps and breaks a tackle attempt by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Akayleb Evans during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Dec. 24, 2023.

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff calls a play at the line of scrimmage against the Minnesota Vikings during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Dec. 24, 2023.

Detroit Lions kicker Michael Badgley kicks an extra point from the hold of punter Jack Fox against the Minnesota Vikings during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Dec. 24, 2023.

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell hugs defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Dec. 24, 2023.