The 14-2 Detroit Lions are heading into their most important game of the season, facing off against the 14-2 Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Night Football. The winner will be crowned NFC North champions and secure the No. 1 seed in the conference, ensuring home-field advantage throughout the postseason along with a first-round bye.

The Lions come off a victory over the San Francisco 49ers, where their defense showed signs of weakness due to injuries sustained throughout the year.

However, their offense has been clicking, largely due to the strong and efficient connection between Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown, both of whom earned Pro Bowl selections.

Following the announcement, the Lions’ PR team revealed that St. Brown is only the third wide receiver in franchise history to earn three consecutive Pro Bowl berths, joining the ranks of Calvin Johnson and Herman Moore.

Since being drafted in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, Amon-Ra St. Brown has quickly become one of the league’s top wide receivers, and this season has been no exception with his production at an all-time high.

With just one recorded drop, St. Brown has totaled 109 receptions, 1,186 receiving yards, and a career-high 12 touchdowns. He will be a pivotal factor for the Lions in Week 18 and throughout the postseason, regardless of their final seeding.

If the Lions lose to the Vikings, despite having the second-best record in the conference, they would fall to the No. 5 seed, as the top four spots are reserved for division winners regardless of record. The stakes are incredibly high at Ford Field on Sunday night, and St. Brown could be a key factor in Detroit’s pursuit of success.