The Detroit Lions stunned the NFC North champion Chicago Bears with a 19-16 victory sealed by Jake Bates’ 42-yard field goal as time expired. Jared Goff directed five scoring drives, guiding the Lions to regroup after losing a 16-point lead in the fourth quarter. Despite the Bears’ late surge, the Lions found a way to close out the win.

In a three-point thrill ride in Detroit, the Minnesota Vikings’ defense sealed a 27-24 victory that brings the team back to .500. The win also cements the Vikings’ 2-0 start in the NFC North, invigorating fans and players alike with newfound optimism.

David Montgomery had to wait nearly a decade to play football in his hometown again. When he finally stepped onto the Cincinnati field, he left no doubt that his return was worth the wait.