All four NFC North teams were in action on Sunday in Week 8. It did not go well for three of the teams in the division, including the Detroit Lions. The outcomes from the weekend created some clear separation at the top and more unexpected competition in the race to the bottom.
The Lions’ 31-27 home loss to the Miami Dolphins leaves Detroit in last place with their 1-6 record. Detroit remains the only NFL team with just one victory and losses in all other games after eight weeks.
Here’s what happened around the NFC North in Week 8.