NFC North standings – Syndication Server

Seahawks fighting for their playoff lives as Vikings look to win NFC North

The Seattle Seahawks suffered a costly defeat at the hands of the Green Bay Packers on Sunday Night Football. Seattle was knocked from both their perch atop the NFC West (as the Los Angeles Rams have now taken over due to their head-to-head victory earlier this year) and out of the NFC playoff picture entirely. The Seahawks’ postseason odds plummeted after the blowout loss in prime time.

Seattle’s path forward does not get any easier, as the now 12-2 Minnesota Vikings are coming to town this weekend. The Seahawks’ backs are against the wall and are desperate for a win, but unfortunately for them, the Vikings have plenty to play for as well.

Thanks to the Detroit Lions losing 48-42 to the Buffalo Bills, Minnesota now controls their own destiny for both winning the NFC North… and even earning the No. 1 seed in the NFC.

Yes, that’s right. The Minnesota Vikings with Sam Darnold at quarterback could have a first round bye in the playoffs. Should the Vikes beat the Hawks on Sunday, as well as winning against the Packers in Week 17 (Minnesota won in Lambeau earlier this year) and defeat the Lions in Week 18, they will be the No. 1 seed. Even if the Philadelphia Eagles also finish 15-2, the Vikings still edge them out.

So yeah, the Seahawks won’t be catching any kind of “break” from an opponent who doesn’t necessarily “need” a win this weekend. Seattle will be getting the best Minnesota has to offer, because the Vikings know how difficult the next two weeks will also be for them.

The Seahawks better hope quarterback Geno Smith’s optimism for being able to play this weekend isn’t misplaced.

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NFC North standings halfway through the 2021 season

Things remained the same in the NFC North after no teams won, including the idle Lions, in Week 9.

It seems impossible, but we’re officially halfway through the 2021 NFL season. With nine weeks down and nine weeks to go, the NFC North division has remained relatively the same for much of the season.

This week, however, none of the teams found themselves with a win, meaning the idle Detroit Lions were the only ones without a loss.

Here are the NFC North standings after Week 9.

NFC North standings heading into Week 4

The Bears are tied for second place in the NFC North through three weeks of the 2021 season.

It was a mixed bag for the NFC North in Week 3 of the NFL season. Two teams were able to find a win against NFC West opponents, while the other two dropped their games to AFC North foes. But for the first time this season, one team stands alone at the top.

Here are the NFC North division standings heading into Week 4.

NFC North standings after Week 14

While 1st place is locked up, the rest of the division is still in flux. Here is how the NFC North looks with just 3 games left this season.

After 14 weeks, the NFC North has a champion.

The Green Bay Packers secured the division title following their win over the Detroit Lions, giving them back-to-back titles under head coach Matt LaFleur. The Packers are now the second team in the NFC to clinch a playoff berth, along with the New Orleans Saints. The division title also ensures another home playoff game for the Packers come January.

Although first place is locked up, the rest of the division is still in flux. Here is how the NFC North looks with just three games to go in the season.