Jack Campbell and the Detroit Lions are back on top, clinching their second consecutive NFC North title in commanding style. With a dominant 31-9 victory over the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field, Detroit didn’t just secure the division—they claimed the NFC’s No. 1 seed, earning a coveted first-round bye and home-field advantage through the playoffs. The Super Bowl dream is alive and well in the Motor City.
The Lions’ defense stole the spotlight, delivering a shutout performance against Minnesota’s offense. For the first time since Week 12 against the Colts, Detroit held an opponent without a touchdown—proof that even with a lineup battered by injuries, the defense remains a force to be reckoned with.
After the game, Campbell fired back at the critics who doubted Detroit’s resilience. “I’m so proud of this team,” he said emphatically, via The Athletic’s Colton Pouncy. “To all the people who said our defense was trash or that we weren’t good enough—you can keep doubting us. We don’t care.”
The Lions have weathered adversity all season, especially at linebacker, where injuries left Campbell as the lone healthy starter for much of the year. But the return of Alex Anzalone on Sunday provided a massive boost. Anzalone led the team with seven tackles and added key pressure on the quarterback, anchoring a defense that delivered one of its finest performances at the perfect time.
Detroit capped off a remarkable 15-2 regular season and now enters the postseason with momentum and confidence. The Lions will enjoy a week of rest during Wild Card Weekend before hosting a Divisional Round clash at Ford Field. After coming up just short in the NFC Championship Game last season, Detroit is hungry to take the next step. Could this be the year the Lions break through to their first-ever Super Bowl? The stage is set, and the roar of Detroit can be heard loud and clear.
