The Detroit Lions are preparing for a pivotal showdown this weekend against the Minnesota Vikings on "Sunday Night Football" in Detroit, with huge playoff and divisional implications on the line. Both teams enter the game with identical 14-2 records,

This is a different Jared Goff now,” Dan Campbell said after Detroit’s win over the 49ers Monday evening. “He’s different. This guy has developed and matured, and he’s just stepping into his prime. He just continues to get better and better.

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is hoping the prime of his National Football League career can last for a significant period of time. Now in his ninth season, the 30-year-old is the leader of one of the top scoring offenses in the entire league.

The Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings play for the NFC North title and one seed on Sunday night. They both have 14 wins and one will hit the road on Wild Card Weekend with a 14-3 record. Jared Goff has been the answer at quarterback for the Lions,