At 5-4 the Detroit Lions are the improbable leaders of the NFC North heading into Week 11. With the Green Bay Packers (4-5) struggling and the Minnesota Vikings (5-4) in free fall after losing four straight, the Lions have secured the lead with mediocre play and streaks of wins. Lest we forget them, the Chicago Bears are a dumpster fire.
Meanwhile, the Jacksonville Jaguars, playing the role of the Bears in the AFC South, sit at last place in their division at 2-7. The Houston Texans (6-3), Tennessee Titans (5-5), and Indianapolis Colts (4-5) all look far more competitive at this point in the season.