The Detroit Lions need some good news when it comes to injuries, and now, they've got it in the form of a fan favorite returning.

The Detroit Lions have taken advantage of the ability to elevate players from their 16-man practice squad. Coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes truly view the practice squad as an extension of the roster, so there is no drop off in expectation for players who are elevated.

The Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 31-9 Sunday night to win their second straight NFC North title and earn home-field advantage until the Super Bowl.

With the win, the Lions clinched the top seed in the NFC playoffs and captured the NFC North for the second straight year.

After missing the last three games with a knee, Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery is expected back for the playoffs.

The Detroit Lions finished Sunday's win over the Minnesota Vikings with Amik Robertson and Kindle Vildor as their top two cornerbacks.

The Detroit Lions and their ear-ringing fans celebrated a feat the franchise pulled off for the first time. Fireworks went off and streamers came down from the rafters while fog machines filled the air with a haze as Lions players and coaches hugged on the Ford Field turf.

Detroit — Moments after defending a critical fourth-down throw to Minnesota Vikings receiver Jordan Addison, Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was carted to the locker room due to a foot injury.

O'Connor (calf) is questionable to return to Sunday night's contest against the Vikings. O'Connor appears to have picked up a calf injury against Minnesota, placing some doubt on his ability to return to the team's regular-season finale.