The Detroit Lions' 30-24 win against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday clinched their first division title since the 1993 season. Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and rookie Sam LaPorta have spearheaded an offense averaging 394 yards and 27.9 points per game. Running backs David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs have combined for 1,782 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns. This article also provides some interesting facts about what the world was like the last time the Lions won their division.
- The Detroit Lions won their first division title since the 1993 season.
- Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Sam LaPorta have been key players on the Lions' offense.
- Running backs David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs have had a strong season.
- Several players on the current Lions roster were not born yet when the team last won their division.
- Michael Jordan retired from basketball and briefly played baseball during this time.
- Mariah Carey's hit song 'Hero' was at the top of the charts.
- The movie 'Jurassic Park' was a blockbuster hit.
- Michael Jackson performed at Super Bowl XXVII.