NFL roundup: Lions hang on to beat Vikings for first division title since 1993

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NFL roundup: Lions hang on to beat Vikings for first division title since 1993

  • Lions top Vikings 30-24 to clinch first division title in 30 years
  • Browns’ Cooper has team-record 265 receiving yards in 36-22 win
  • Seahawks score two touchdowns in fourth to beat Titans 20-17

The Detroit Lions clinched their first division title in 30 years, using two rushing touchdowns from Jahmyr Gibbs and 106 receiving yards and a third-quarter go-ahead score by Amon-Ra St Brown to overtake the injury-ravaged Minnesota Vikings 30-24 on Sunday.

Ifeatu Melifonwu picked off Nick Mullens at the five-yard line with 49 seconds left for Detroit’s fourth interception of the game, an off-target pass to an open Justin Jefferson three plays after his leaping grab in double coverage on third-and-27 kept the last-minute drive alive.

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