The NFC North had quite the up-and-down week 17. We start with our division leader, whose rollercoaster of a night was enough excitement for the entire conference. The Lions were left to pick up the pieces of their heartbreak in Dallas like an old country song after a late-game ref mishap. Nevertheless, they’ll be hosting just their seventh playoff game ever in a week.
No amount of shirtless screaming and horn-blowing in Minnesota could save the Vikings from a thrashing at the hands of the Packers. Minnesota is now on the outside looking in at the NFC playoff race, while the Packers will advance to Wild Card weekend with a win over the Bears.