The last two minutes of the NFC North showdown between the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers were nothing short of spectacular. As the game reached its dramatic conclusion, every second counted, and both teams battled fiercely for the win. Here’s how the thrilling final moments unfolded.

With just 1:55 left on the clock, the Lions were facing a crucial 1st and 10 at the 31-yard line. Jared Goff, having thrown an impressive 13 straight completions, connected with David Montgomery for a short gain. But a late holding penalty against the Lions’ Frank Ragnow pushed them back 10 yards, making it 1st and 20. Despite the setback, the Lions kept their cool, and Montgomery picked up three valuable yards on the next play.

Then, a massive play came when Goff found Amon-Ra St. Brown for a huge gain that put the Lions inside the 20-yard line. The crowd roared as Green Bay’s defense scrambled to recover, but it was clear that Detroit was in control. A review of the play stopped the clock momentarily, but after some discussion, Green Bay used their final timeout with just 1:37 left, hoping for a miracle.

However, the Packers were running out of time. The Lions were now in field goal range, and Green Bay’s defense needed a stop to stay alive. On 3rd and inches, Montgomery tried to push forward but was stopped short by Zayne Anderson, who made a crucial play to keep the Packers’ hopes alive. With 44 seconds left, the Lions faced a tough decision.

In a bold move, Detroit head coach Dan Campbell chose to go for it on 4th down instead of kicking a field goal. Goff stumbled during the handoff to Montgomery but still managed to secure the first down, essentially sealing the game. With no more timeouts left for Green Bay, the Lions could now run the clock down to the final seconds.

The final drama came when Detroit set up for a 35-yard field goal to seal the win. Kicker Michael Bates, who had already kicked a 52-yard game-winning field goal earlier in the season, nailed the kick through the uprights. The Lions extended their winning streak to 11 games, while the Packers were left with no time to respond.

In a game filled with intense moments, Dan Campbell’s decision-making and the Lions’ poise under pressure led them to a hard-fought victory. What an ending to an NFC North showdown!