Photos: Green Bay Packers hold off Detroit Lions to secure NFC North crown
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It wasn't always smooth sailing Sunday at Ford Field, but the Green Bay Packers held on for a 31-24 victory over the Detroit Lions to clinch their second consecutive NFC North Division title.Â
Packers 31, Lions 24

Detroit Lions President and CEO Rod Wood, left, talks with Mark Murphy, president and chief executive officer for the Green Bay Packers during pregame of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit.Â
Paul Sancya, Associated PressPackers 31, Lions 24

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes against the Green Bay Packers in the first half during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit.Â
Rick Osentoski, Associated PressPackers 31, Lions 24

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) celebrates as he scores a touchdown chased by Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) in the first half during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit.Â
Rick Osentoski, Associated PressPackers 31, Lions 24

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) celebrates as he scores a touchdown against the Detroit Lions in the first half during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit.Â
Rick Osentoski, Associated PressPackers 31, Lions 24

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit.Â
Paul Sancya, Associated PressPackers 31, Lions 24

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) is tackled during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit.
Paul Sancya, Associated PressPackers 31, Lions 24

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) pulls away from Detroit Lions strong safety Duron Harmon (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit.Â
Leon Halip, Associated PressPackers 31, Lions 24

Detroit Lions middle linebacker Jarrad Davis (40) tackles. Green Bay Packers quarterback Manny Wilkins (18) in the first half during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit.Â
Rick Osentoski, Associated PressPackers 31, Lions 24

Detail of the cleats of Detroit Lions outside linebacker Christian Jones (52) during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit.
Rick Osentoski, Associated PressPackers 31, Lions 24

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit.Â
Paul Sancya, Associated PressPackers 31, Lions 24

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (83) defended by Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) falls into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit.Â
Paul Sancya, Associated PressPackers 31, Lions 24

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling defended by Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) makes a catch during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit.Â
Paul Sancya, Associated PressPackers 31, Lions 24

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit.Â
Paul Sancya, Associated PressPackers 31, Lions 24

The Detroit Lions huddle during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit.Â
Carlos Osorio, Associated PressPackers 31, Lions 24

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson (33) runs by Green Bay Packers inside linebacker Krys Barnes (51) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit.
Carlos Osorio, Associated PressPackers 31, Lions 24

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit.Â
Carlos Osorio, Associated PressPackers 31, Lions 24

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) rushes against the Green Bay Packers in the first half during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit.Â
Rick Osentoski, Associated PressPackers 31, Lions 24

Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson (28) is tackled by Green Bay Packers strong safety Adrian Amos (31) in the first half during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit.Â
Rick Osentoski, Associated PressPackers 31, Lions 24

Green Bay Packers linebacker Rashan Gary (52) chases Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit.Â
Leon Halip, Associated PressPackers 31, Lions 24

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (83), defended by Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24), falls into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit.Â
Leon Halip, Associated PressPackers 31, Lions 24

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur points to the scoreboard during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit.
Leon Halip, Associated PressPackers 31, Lions 24

Detroit Lions defensive end Da'Shawn Hand (93) rushes-on Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) as he passes in the second half during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit.
Rick Osentoski, Associated PressPackers 31, Lions 24

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur congratulates wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling after his touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit.Â
Leon Halip, Associated PressPackers 31, Lions 24

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) sides during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit.
Leon Halip, Associated PressPackers 31, Lions 24

Green Bay Packers linebacker Rashan Gary (52) sacks Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit.Â
Leon Halip, Associated PressPackers 31, Lions 24

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur asl in the first half against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit.Â
Rick Osentoski, Associated PressPackers 31, Lions 24

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) rushes against the Detroit Lions in the first half during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit.Â
Rick Osentoski, Associated PressPackers 31, Lions 24

Detroit Lions cornerback Darryl Roberts (29) deflects a pass intended for Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit.Â
Leon Halip, Associated PressPackers 31, Lions 24

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers scrambles for a 6-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit.Â
Paul Sancya, Associated PressPackers 31, Lions 24

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, right, is congratulated by teammates after his 6-yard run for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit.Â
Paul Sancya, Associated PressPackers 31, Lions 24

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers scrambles for a 6-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit.
Paul Sancya, Associated PressPackers 31, Lions 24

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) rushes in the second half against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit.Â
Rick Osentoski, Associated PressPackers 31, Lions 24

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers on the scrimmage line during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit.
Paul Sancya, Associated PressPackers 31, Lions 24

Detroit Lions defensive end Austin Bryant (94) jumps as he celebrates a tackle during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit.Â
Leon Halip, Associated PressPackers 31, Lions 24

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers looks towards the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit.
Leon Halip, Associated PressPackers 31, Lions 24

Green Bay Packers linebacker Rashan Gary rushes the line during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit.
Paul Sancya, Associated PressPackers 31, Lions 24

Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit.Â
Leon Halip, Associated PressPackers 31, Lions 24

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson (33) crosses the goal line for a 2-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit.Â
Paul Sancya, Associated PressPackers 31, Lions 24

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford walks on the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit.Â
Paul Sancya, Associated PressPackers 31, Lions 24

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) walks off the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit.
Paul Sancya, Associated PressPackers 31, Lions 24

Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) celebrates his field goal with teammate during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit.
Paul Sancya, Associated PressPackers 31, Lions 24

Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) reacts after making a 65-yard field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit.
Leon Halip, Associated PressPackers 31, Lions 24

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) greets Detroit Lions inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) after the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit.
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