The Detroit Lions improved to 14-2 after defeating the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night.

The game got intense early, with a first-quarter scuffle, and San Francisco led by eight at halftime. However, Detroit roared back, scoring 27 second-half points to secure the win.

Lions star Amon-Ra St. Brown caught eight passes for 60 yards and a touchdown.

Following the victory, the All-Pro receiver proudly stated, “We spanked these boys,” via SportsCenter on X. The fourth-year Pro Bowler set a new career high this season with 12 touchdowns in 16 games.

Both teams exchanged verbal jabs leading up to the Week 17 clash. San Francisco linebacker Fred Warner tried to energize his squad by calling out Lions head coach Dan Campbell during a pregame speech.

Detroit’s Za’Darius Smith added to the drama, delivering a bold NSFW remark to the Niners.

The veteran defensive end was caught on camera saying, “Don’t get scared now, motherf**kers,” just as the broadcast cut to a break.

Amon-Ra St. Brown and the Lions mounted a fierce comeback in the Week 17 showdown.

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Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) scores a touchdown against 49ers cornerback Renardo Green (0) during the second half at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024.

During the game, 49ers kicker Jake Moody struggled, missing two field goals and an extra point.

Lions kicker Jake Bates, however, was flawless, converting both field goals and breaking the single-season franchise scoring record. Bates now has 135 points, surpassing Jason Hanson’s 2012 record of 134 points.

Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown hauled in eight catches for 60 yards and a touchdown.

After the game, the All-Pro receiver shared his thoughts on the win, saying, “We spanked these boys,” via SportsCenter on X. The fourth-year Pro Bowler set a personal best this season with 12 touchdowns in 16 games.

The Week 17 showdown was heated, with both teams trading words beforehand.

San Francisco linebacker Fred Warner aimed to fire up his team by taking a verbal jab at Lions head coach Dan Campbell during a pregame speech.

Detroit’s Za’Darius Smith also made headlines with a bold NSFW comment aimed at the 49ers.

The veteran defensive end was caught on camera saying, “Don’t get scared now, motherf**kers,” just as the broadcast went to commercial.

Amon-Ra St. Brown and the Lions surged back to secure the Week 17 victory.

The 49ers kicker Jake Moody had a rough outing, missing two field goals and an extra point.

Meanwhile, Lions kicker Jake Bates was perfect, hitting both field goals and breaking the franchise’s single-season scoring record. Bates now has 135 points, surpassing Jason Hanson’s 2012 record of 134 points.

Detroit added another milestone with Sam LaPorta’s third-quarter touchdown. The second-year tight end became the fifth Lions player to score seven touchdowns this season, setting a new team record.

The victory put Detroit back atop the NFC North, holding the tiebreaker over the Minnesota Vikings thanks to a flawless 5-0 divisional record.

However, the Week 18 showdown between the Lions and Vikings will determine the division champion and who earns a bye in the Wild Card round, while the loser drops to the fifth seed.