DETROIT – The race for the No. 1 seed in the NFC is down to three teams: the Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles, and Minnesota Vikings. Sunday brought some clarity to the race for the top spot in the conference, as the Eagles finally dropped a game and put the Lions and Vikings firmly in the… Continue reading Here’s every way Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings can get No. 1 seed in NFC
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NFL power rankings: Lions, Vikings, Rams rise; Eagles, Steelers, Broncos fall ahead of Week 17
With two weeks left in the 2024 NFL regular season, the race for the top of the league is tight. Who will keep bringing the gifts for Christmas week, and who’s ready to fade before ringing in the new year? Here’s looking at how all 32 teams stack up against each other, complete with some… Continue reading NFL power rankings: Lions, Vikings, Rams rise; Eagles, Steelers, Broncos fall ahead of Week 17
2024 NFL playoff picture, standings: Cowboys push Bucs out of first; Lions, Vikings tied atop NFC North
The NFC playoff picture is starting to take shape, as the Washington Commanders earned a massive win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday to set themselves up for their first playoff berth in four years. Washington also eliminated Dallas and San Francisco with its upset of Philadelphia. The Los Angeles Rams lead the Seattle Seahawks… Continue reading 2024 NFL playoff picture, standings: Cowboys push Bucs out of first; Lions, Vikings tied atop NFC North
Lions, Packers or Vikings? Here’s which NFC North rival Bears fans dislike the least
The issue here isn’t which NFC North rival Bears fans love the most. It’s which NFC North rival they hate the least. It’s an important distinction, people. In this week’s “Polling Place,” your home for Sun-Times sports polls on the social platform X, we wanted to know if, essentially, voters would save the Packers, the… Continue reading Lions, Packers or Vikings? Here’s which NFC North rival Bears fans dislike the least
Will Lions rebound? Should Vikings keep Sam Darnold? What’s Belichick’s endgame?
What a difference a week makes. The Lions went from NFL darling to NFL question mark just that quickly. Will a spate of injuries and an ill-timed onside kick call change the trajectory of their dream season? FOX Sports’ NFL reporters tackle that topic in this week’s roundtable, along with whether the Bills can outscore… Continue reading Will Lions rebound? Should Vikings keep Sam Darnold? What’s Belichick’s endgame?
NFC Notes: Aidan Hutchinson, Thomas Brown, Bears, Lions, Vikings
Bears When asked about the possibility of the players not having much energy left for the season, Bears’ interim HC Thomas Brown responded he doesn’t think anyone is quitting and everyone is fighting until the final whistle. “I would disagree with you,” Brown said, via Courtney Cronin of ESPN. “If you watch the tape, our… Continue reading NFC Notes: Aidan Hutchinson, Thomas Brown, Bears, Lions, Vikings
Vikings, Lions, Eagles in three-team race
After dismantling the Bears 30-12 on Monday night, the Minnesota Vikings are 12-2, tied with the Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles for the best record in the NFC. According to The Athletic’s playoff machine, which simulates games thousands of times and supposedly takes into account injuries, the Eagles and Lions are both projected to finish… Continue reading Vikings, Lions, Eagles in three-team race
NFL Week 15 grades: Vikings earn ‘A-‘ for beating down Bears, Josh Allen leads Bills to ‘A’ in win vs. Lions
Getty Images Welcome to the Week 15 grades! The NFL playoff race is in full swing, and there are several big games on the Week 15 schedule that will have huge playoff implications. One of those games took place in Houston, where the Miami Dolphins wilted under the pressure of playing in a must-win game… Continue reading NFL Week 15 grades: Vikings earn ‘A-‘ for beating down Bears, Josh Allen leads Bills to ‘A’ in win vs. Lions
2024 NFL playoff picture, standings: Vikings tie Lions for NFC North lead, Falcons stay alive in NFC South
The NFL is heading into the home stretch of the season with the conference races heating up. The Philadelphia Eagles have tied the Detroit Lions for the top seed in the NFC, but the Lions currently hold the tiebreaker due to having a better conference record. There are still plenty of games to sort out… Continue reading 2024 NFL playoff picture, standings: Vikings tie Lions for NFC North lead, Falcons stay alive in NFC South
Devastated by injuries, Lions no longer look like favorite in NFC North
Nearly unbeatable for more than three months, the Detroit Lions are a wounded beast that will have to manuever its way through a downpour of injuries in order to secure the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage in the NFC playoffs. On Monday, the Lions reportedly lost standout defensive tackle Alim McNeil to a torn… Continue reading Devastated by injuries, Lions no longer look like favorite in NFC North