When the Detroit Lions woke up Tuesday morning, the NFC North didn’t look the same anymore. What once seemed like a steady climb to the top has turned into a full-blown division brawl.
The Lions’ dominant win over Washington gave them a much-needed boost — but elsewhere in the division, chaos erupted. The Vikings continue to surge behind rookie sensation J.J. McCarthy, suddenly threatening to turn the division into a two-team race. Meanwhile, the Bears and Packers, despite their inconsistencies, are quietly spoiling playoff hopes and playing with nothing to lose.
For Detroit, this new-look NFC North is both exciting and dangerous. The margin for error is razor-thin, and every game from here on out could tilt the standings. Dan Campbell and his team have the talent and mindset to stay on top, but the chase just got a lot more intense.
The Lions’ road to the postseason isn’t as clear as it once was — and that’s exactly what makes this next stretch of football so compelling. The fight for the NFC North crown is officially on, and the rest of the league is watching.
