The Detroit Lions have a short week to prepare for a pivotal matchup against Minnesota, and they will not complain about that fact.

Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes and the Detroit Lions tuned up for their Week 18 division showdown against Minnesota by beating the San Francisco 49ers 40-34 on Monday night. Goff threw a go-ahead touchdown pass to Amon-Ra St.

The Detroit Lions had a tussle as they got ready for the Week 18 main event agains the Minnesota Vikings. Detroit went into San Francisco and outscored the 49ers, 40-34, on Monday night. One of the key players was Kerby Joseph,

In the wake of a draining 40-34 win in San Francisco on Monday Night Football, the Detroit Lions locker room was a balance of exhilaration and exhaustion. The postgame scene was nicely captured and aired on ESPN at the end of their Sportscenter broadcast.

In the locker room after the 40-34 win over the San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell celebrated but looked ahead to Sunday's game.

Detroit improved to 14-2 and will carry momentum into next week's critical game against Minnesota for the NFC's top seed.

The Detroit Lions sought vengeance on Monday night for their last trip to San Francisco. When last the Lions and 49ers played in the Bay Area, the Niners rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat the Lions in the NFC Championship game.

The Detroit Lions' matchup against the San Francisco 49ers was essentially meaningless for the Lions, with the top seed in the NFC playoffs and the NFC