This Detroit Lions team refuses to bow down from the competition, regardless of how many injuries they are dealing with on the defensive side of the ball.

After building a 17-7 halftime lead at home against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night, the Lions and Packers exchanged blows throughout the entire second half only to have Detroit get the final say and come away victorious once again by a 34-31 final courtesy of the foot of one Jake Bates.

Oh yeah, and the Lions also did one other important thing:

Here’s how the NFC North looks going into Week #14 this weekend and heading into Week #15 a week from Sunday:

Detroit Lions – 12-1 (4-0 NFC North)
Minnesota Vikings – 10-2 (2-1 NFC North)
Green Bay Packers – 9-4 (1-3 NFC North)
Chicago Bears – 4-8 (0-3 NFC North)

Next Sunday, the Lions wrap up a three-game homestand at Ford Field with a showdown against the 10-2 Buffalo Bills at 4:25 pm.