NFC North heads into winter
The Vikings are 3-0 in the division and play host to the Packers on Sunday.
TeamRecordGB
1. Vikings 7-2—
Five consecutive victories — including three on the road — have Mike Zimmer's team in first.
2. Green Bay6-31
Road losses to Denver and Carolina weren't surprising. Losing to Detroit at home was.
3. Chicago4-53
New coach John Fox has survived growing pains, and the Bears are gradually improving.
4. Detroit2-75
Lions won in Green Bay for first time since '91.
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