For all intents and purposes, the Green Bay Packers crowned themselves the kings of the NFC North as winter nears. Now, they'll march ahead in a battle for conference supremacy with little competition to speak of.
Sunday's 41-25 dismantling of the Chicago Bears destroyed the last vestiges of any team within the division capable of usurping Green Bay's throne.
The 8-3 Packers are the only squad in the ol' black and blue to post a winning record. At 5-6, the Bears are now tied with the Minnesota Vikings, while the Detroit Lions reset earlier in the weekend by dismissing general manager Bob Quinn and head coach Matt Patricia.