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
Tag: lions,
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
NFC No. 1 Seed Playoff Scenarios in Week 15: Three-Team Race Between the Lions, Eagles, and Vikings – Pro Football Network
NFC No. 1 Seed Playoff Scenarios in Week 15: Three-Team Race Between the Lions, Eagles, and Vikings Pro Football Network 2024 NFL playoff picture, standings: Eagles tie Lions for first in NFC; Texans clinch AFC South CBS Sports NFC playoff picture update: Lions maintain No. 1 spot despite loss, Eagles close gap Pride Of Detroit Poll: Who Will… Continue reading NFC No. 1 Seed Playoff Scenarios in Week 15: Three-Team Race Between the Lions, Eagles, and Vikings – Pro Football Network
Jared Goff: Vikings and Packers are on Lions’ heels, we have to keep winning
Two NFL teams have already clinched their divisions, and two more teams could clinch their divisions this week. But the Lions, despite having the NFL’s best record, aren’t close to clinching the NFC North. The Vikings are only one game behind the Lions in the division and the Packers are three games back, and Lions… Continue reading Jared Goff: Vikings and Packers are on Lions’ heels, we have to keep winning
Lions’ St. Brown says he’d rather face Vikings than Packers in playoffs
On the latest episode of their podcast, Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown was asked by his brother, Saints WR Equanimous St. Brown, if he’d rather play the Vikings or the Packers in the playoffs. He went with the Vikings. “We haven’t played the Vikings a second time yet, but I would probably say the… Continue reading Lions’ St. Brown says he’d rather face Vikings than Packers in playoffs