Lions clinch play-off berth with win over Packers

The Detroit Lions have beaten the Green Bay Packers twice this season [Getty Images]The Detroit Lions clinched the first NFC play-off berth as a walk-off field goal snatched a 34-31 victory against the Green Bay Packers.

Jake Bates' 35-yard field goal on the final play of the game secured a franchise record 11th consecutive victory and moved the Lions to 12-1.

Quarterback Jared Goff passed for 283 yards and three touchdowns, two to Tim Patrick, while David Montgomery had 84 combined yards rushing and receiving and scored a touchdown on the ground.

Montgomery finished off a 70-yard opening drive with a three-yard scoring run to set the tone for a pulsating match, with both sides holding the…