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Green Bay Packers close in on NFC North title

The Detroit Lions slip to their fifth defeat in a row at the Green Bay Packers.

The Green Bay Packers moved to within one win of securing top place in the NFC North, and a place in the post-season playoffs, with a win over the Detroit Lions.

Randall Cobb of the Green Bay Packers on December 9, 2012© AP Photos

The Lions took a 14-0 lead with touchdowns from Matthew Stafford and Tony Scheffler at a snowy Lambeau Field.

A 49-yard field goal from Mason Crosby got the Packers off the mark before defensive end Mike Daniels returned a fumble for a touchdown to leave the Packers four points down at half-time.

Further scores from Aaron Rodgers and DaJuan Harris opened up a lead for the home side.

Veteran kicker Jason Hanson secured a late field goal to leave Detroit needing a touchdown to tie the game.

The loss was the fifth in a row for the Lions.

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