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Jamaal Williams breaks Barry Sanders' Lions rushing touchdown record

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Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams broke Barry Sanders' single-season rushing touchdown record on Sunday night in Green Bay.

Williams scored his 17th touchdown of the season, breaking Sanders' 16-touchdown record, which was set in 1991.

Earlier in the game, he tied the record with his 16th touchdown.

The Lions beat the Packers 20-16 at Lambeau on Sunday night, eliminating the Packers from the playoffs and the Lions finished the season 9-8.