Ben Johnson spotlights Lions offensive assistants with higher coaching ceilings that could be moving up–or potentially on from Detroit

Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson liked the 'Stumblebum' trick play, but he admitted he loved another one more. Brad Galli shares the update:

The Lions can clinch the NFC North title with a win over the 49ers on Monday if the Packers upset the Vikings.

The Green Bay Packers are one of the ten teams that has already locked up a spot, but their exact seed remains to be determined. Green Bay could earn the #5 seed if they win out — beating the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears down the stretch — and if the Vikings also lose to the Detroit Lions in week 18.

If the Vikings defeat the Packers on Sunday, then the NFC North will be decided in Week 18 regardless of the outcome of the Lions' game. The Lions have put their sole focus on defeating the 49ers in what is a rematch of last year's NFC Championship game.

The San Francisco 49ers (6-9) are 3.5-point underdogs heading into their matchup on Monday, December 30, 2024 against the Detroit Lions (13-2).NFL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated

Drew Dinsick and Vaughn Dalzell give their top plays for the Monday Night Football Matchup between the Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers.

The Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers face off Monday night in a game that certainly means more to Detroit. Not only will they be seeking revenge from the NFC Championship Game last year (despite their public insistence they’re looking forward),