NFC North standings: Projecting Lions, Vikings, and Packers over final month of season

The NFC North has proven to be the toughest division in the NFL this year, with the Lions, Vikings, and Packers combining for a 30-6 record. That should set up an exciting final month of the season, beginning on Thursday night when the Lions host the Packers. Detroit hasn’t lost since Sept. 15 and is… Continue reading NFC North standings: Projecting Lions, Vikings, and Packers over final month of season

NFL Week 14 playoff scenarios: Chiefs can win AFC West; Eagles, Vikings, Lions can clinch berth

After the Buffalo Bills wrapped up the AFC East division title and the Kansas City Chiefs punched their ticket to the postseason, four NFL teams are in clinch scenarios in Week 14. The Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles have a chance to clinch playoff spots, while the Chiefs can secure their ninth straight… Continue reading NFL Week 14 playoff scenarios: Chiefs can win AFC West; Eagles, Vikings, Lions can clinch berth

NFC North division race: Here’s how Lions, Vikings and Packers can each finish with 14 wins this season

Getty Images The NFC North has been setting itself up to be the best division in football, evidenced by how well the Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers have played through 13 weeks of the season. The Lions are 11-1 while the Vikings are 10-2 and the Packers sit at 9-3, having three of… Continue reading NFC North division race: Here’s how Lions, Vikings and Packers can each finish with 14 wins this season

Vikings’ Playoff Scenarios and Chances: Minnesota Keeping Pace with Lions – Pro Football Network

Vikings’ Playoff Scenarios and Chances: Minnesota Keeping Pace with Lions  Pro Football Network A Look into the NFC Playoff Picture  Daily Norseman Vikings make a small jump ESPN Power Rankings after Week 12  Vikings Wire The View from VT: MIN’s Playoff Math, Former Viking Now a Panther, and The Other RB  purplePTSD.com 3 problems the Vikings need to fix… Continue reading Vikings’ Playoff Scenarios and Chances: Minnesota Keeping Pace with Lions – Pro Football Network

Will the Detroit Lions finally get help in NFC playoff race?

The race for the top seed in the NFC is essentially down to just four teams at this point, with the 11-1 Detroit Lions leading the way. Hot on their trails are the Minnesota Vikings (9-2), Philadelphia Eagles (9-2), and Green Bay Packers (9-3). Every other NFC team has at least five losses, meaning Detroit… Continue reading Will the Detroit Lions finally get help in NFC playoff race?

NFC Notes: Matt Eberflus, Daniel Jones, Bears, Lions, Vikings

Bears Adam Jahns reported that multiple Bears players were in disbelief regarding how the final seconds were managed on Thanksgiving. Chicago HC Matt Eberflus wanted to reset the final play and snap at 18 seconds and then use the timeout: “Accountability is right here with me.” (Kevin Fishbain) Eberflus elaborated on his thought process: “I… Continue reading NFC Notes: Matt Eberflus, Daniel Jones, Bears, Lions, Vikings

Thanksgiving wins by Lions, Packers put pressure on Vikings to keep pace

The Vikings’ margin for error in the best division in the NFL did not get any smaller on turkey day. The Lions and Packers both secured wins on Thanksgiving and improved to 11-1 and 8-3, respectively. That puts pressure on Minnesota to take care of a good Cardinals team on Sunday, get to 10-2, and… Continue reading Thanksgiving wins by Lions, Packers put pressure on Vikings to keep pace

NFL power rankings Week 13: Vikings deserve mention among Lions, Eagles in NFC

The Minnesota Vikings (9-2) won on the road for the third consecutive week and extended their win streak to four games on Sunday in Chicago. While the national media continues to discuss the NFC as a two-team race for the No. 1 seed, the Vikings are very much alive and in the hunt with the… Continue reading NFL power rankings Week 13: Vikings deserve mention among Lions, Eagles in NFC

NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Caleb Williams, Bears, Lions, Vikings

Bears The Bears came up short in Week 12 but showed more offensive promise under interim OC Thomas Brown. Chicago QB Caleb Williams explained how Brown has helped him feel more comfortable during the game specifically with communication. “He has a certain aura to him that he just allows you to play free,” Williams said,… Continue reading NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Caleb Williams, Bears, Lions, Vikings

Lions, Eagles Have Killer Instinct That 9-2 Vikings Are Seekings

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) gets sacked by Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jonathan … [+] Greenard (58). (Photo by Joseph Weiser/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Vikings are undoubtedly exceeding expectations and they have played sensational football all season. A 9-2 record has them right on the heels of the… Continue reading Lions, Eagles Have Killer Instinct That 9-2 Vikings Are Seekings