Detroit Lions kings of NFC North for first time in 30 years

The Detroit Lions clinched a first division title in 30 years as they beat NFC North rivals the Minnesota Vikings 30-24 at the US Bank Stadium.

A field goal from Michael Badgley helped the Lions take a narrow 17-14 lead into half-time after both sides had scored two touchdowns.

Detroit went on to secure a home play-off game for the first time in 22 seasons after touchdowns from Amon-Ra St Brown and Jahmyr Gibbs as Jared Goff passed for 257 yards.

The Miami Dolphins secured their place in the play-offs after a last second field goal gave them a 22-20 win over the Dallas Cowboys at home.

Dallas took the lead in the fourth quarter after a 17-down drive, led by quarterback Dak Prescott who threw for two touchdowns and 253 yards, put them one point ahead.

But Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who threw for 293 yards and one touchdown, put his side in the perfect position to seal the game in the dying seconds as Cairo Santos iced the 29-yard field goal.

The Green Bay Packers needed a late game-winning drive to edge out the Carolina Panthers 33-30 in Charlotte.

Jordan Love ran for a touchdown and threw a touchdown as the play-off chasing Packers were in front 23-10 at half-time.

The Panthers, though, produced a fightback and eventually tied the game at 30-all with just over four minutes left – only for Green Bay placekicker Anders Carlson to cap a long offensive drive with a decisive 32-yard field goal.

Wide receiver Amari Cooper set a single-game receiving record of 265 yards for the Cleveland Browns in their 36-22 win over the Houston Texans at the NRG Stadium.

The Browns took a 22-7 lead into half-time after Joe Flacco threw for two touchdowns, while Dameon Pierce made a 98-yard return from kick-off to get the Texans on the