Detroit Lions cornerback Amik Robertson discusses shutting down Minnesota Vikings wideout Justin Jefferson.

Lions cornerback Amik Robertson has great respect for receivers like Justin Jefferson, but he refuses to fear them. That confidence shined Sunday.

It's why the past 11 NFL MVP winners have been quarterbacks. However, every signal-caller -- even MVP winners -- need help from others to lift the Vince Lombardi Trophy as Super Bowl champions at the end of the season.

The Lions were led by a cast of many on defense including cornerback Amik Robertson, who held star Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson to three catches for 54 yards on the evening. The Lions harassed quarterback Sam Darnold into 18-for-41 passing for 166 yards and no touchdowns as they took control late.

ALLEN PARK -- Justin Jefferson has put together a full season’s worth of impressive stats in nine career games against the Detroit Lions.

After Sunday's game, Justin Jefferson, who caught three passes for 54 yards on the night, was asked about the "physical nature" of the way the Lions covered him, which prompted a direct response from the former LSU Tiger on the way the game was officiated.

Lions rookie cornerback Terrion Arnold gave Vikings superstar Justin Jefferson all the bulletin board material he needs ahead of primetime.

The Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings are squaring off in what is being viewed as one of the biggest regular season games of all time. The winner claims the division and the NFC's top seed in the playoffs, while the loser will be forced to play a road game.

The Vikings were red hot on offense and the Detroit Lions defense allowed 30+ points going in three of their last four games. However, they brought back linebacker Alex Anzalone for this game against the Vikings. With his return, it felt like his presence just changed the way the Lions defense was going to play on Sunday night.

The Detroit Lions will be the 1 seed in the NFC playoffs after beating the Minnesota Vikings. Check out the recap from Ford Field.

The Detroit Lions, behind four touchdowns from Jahmyr Gibbs, defeated the Minnesota Vikings and won the NFC North division title.