In 4 divisions of the eight NFL divisions, 9 wins would get you the No. 1 spot proper now. In six divisions, 10 wins would put you because the chief. But the NFC North, 9 wins solely will get you third place and 10 wins places you at No. 2.
The NFC North is essentially the most aggressive division in soccer proper now, with the Detroit Lions sitting at 11-1, the Minnesota Vikings at 10-2 and the Inexperienced Bay Packers at 9-3. The Chicago Bears shut out the division at 4-8. Their complete document is a formidable 34-14.
The Lions, Vikings and Packers have made NFL historical past with their dominant play this yr. They’re the primary division for the reason that 2002 realignment to have three nine-win groups heading into Week 14. We now have to return to 1985 for the final time this occurred when the New England Patriots, Miami Dolphins and New York Jets have been all 9-4 heading into Week 14.
If the season ended proper now, the Lions would safe the division title, the No. 1 seed and the lone NFC bye within the playoffs. For the reason that high 4 seeds go to divisional winners, the Vikings could be the No. 5 seed and the Packers could be the No. 6 seed.
The opposite present divisional leaders, the Philadelphia Eagles (10-2), Seattle Seahawks (7-5) and Atlanta Falcons (6-6), have the identical or worse document than the Vikings, whereas the Packers have a greater document than two of the higher-seeded groups.
The Lions and Packers will face off on “Thursday Evening Soccer” to kick off Week 14. The Vikings face the Falcons this week.
