DETROIT — The Detroit Lions didn't make up any ground in the NFC North race on Sunday. They were also lucky not to lose any to the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers.
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) celebrates his touchdown run against the New York Giants with Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) during overtime of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
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Photos: Packers host Vikings in NFC North battle
Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson (23), left, celebrates with wide receiver Romeo Doubs (87) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks (13) celebrates after catching a pass for a first down during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell calls for a timeout during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Green Bay Packers kicker Brandon McManus (17) kicks a field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) catches a pass against Green Bay Packers safety Evan Williams (33), back, and cornerback Carrington Valentine (24) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) is tackled by Green Bay Packers linebacker Isaiah McDuffie (58) and defensive tackle Warren Brinson (91) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Green Bay Packers linebacker Isaiah McDuffie (58) celebrates a stop during an NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps
Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Warren Brinson (91) signals a stop on a fourth down play during an NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) looks to throw during an NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps
Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson (23) runs with the football after avoiding a tackle by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy (7), right, during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) passes while pressured by Green Bay Packers defensive end Rashan Gary (52), left, and defensive tackle Warren Brinson (91) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Green Bay Packers safety Zayne Anderson (39) recovers a muffed punt by Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Myles Price (4) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) lays on the ground after being sacked by Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons (1) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
