Detroit Lions' defense shows trademark grit en route to NFC's No. 1 seed This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: The best photos from Lions, Vikings epic showdown at Ford Field ...

DETROIT, MI — It’s as if the oxygen was stolen from every lung in Ford Field ... on and off of the field at Saturday night’s playoff showdown. Check out photos from the game in the gallery ...

Our Free Press photographers were on the field to capture the Lions grit and glory, from touchdown celebrations to the faces of somber Vikings fans.

The Detroit Lions claimed the NFC North crown on Sunday night, defeating the Minnesota Vikings in an epic 31-9 showdown between the two 14-win teams at Ford Field. Our Free Press photographers ...