Detroit lions jarrad davis, devon kennard, jalen reevesmaybin. Packers, champions, nfc north 3 the packers secured the second firstround bye in the nfc by rallying to beat the lions. The nfc north is suddenly the nfls most fascinating division new, 14 comments any of the division s four teams could cross the finish line in flames but with a title. The detroit lions sat back this week and watched as. The official source of the current packers season standings within the division. In their 99 seasons, the packers have won professional american football championships the most in nfl history, including nine nfl championships and four super bowls. Predictions for the nfc north final standings if we have learned anything this year, its that anything can happen in the nfl. The following are the final 2017 nfl standings x clinched playoff spot, y clinched division, z clinched home field. The packers hold an overall record of 74056438 with an overall playoff record of 3422, four super bowl. Another vikings loss means the nfc north is up for grabs minnesota lost its fourth straight game on sunday, muddying the playoff picture for the division. Nfl teams nfl football teams by division fox sports. Division standings were ignored, green bay had the best record of the division teams. With the philadelphia eagles winning their first super bowl in minnesota, the nfc east became the first division in the history of the nfl where every team has won a championship the dallas. The vikings started the season off 50 and now they sit at 65.
Which would guarantee a division title, given the moves made by their other competitors. Jamie samuelsen lists the reasons why the detroit lions football team can win the nfc north, and three why they cant. Each nfc team plays the other teams in their division twice home and away during the regular season, in addition to 10 other. The nfls worst divisions since realignment, ranked the ringer. This draft will move the vikings ahead of green bay in the nfc north standings. See the latest nfl standings of all teams in all conferences. Get the best nfl football team coverage at fox sports. The nfc north is a storied division with a steady reputationthere has only been one instance in the last 34 years when the north champion failed to reach double digits in. They have captured 18 divisional titles, eight conference championships, and recorded the second most regular season 748 and overall victories 782 of any nfl franchise, behind the chicago bears. With week in the books, heres an updated look at the afc and nfc standings and seeds, along with teams still in the mix for both division titles and wildcard berths in each conference.
Aug 30, 2016 the nfc north is a storied division with a steady reputationthere has only been one instance in the last 34 years when the north champion failed to reach double digits in victories, and that. The vikings kept all the best parts of their nfc title game squad while upgrading at quarterback, defensive tackle and the no. The bears bye week provided an opportunity for the rest of the nfc north to try and catch up with matt nagy firstplace team, and as a result, the competition in the division tightened up. The nfl playoffs are not based on a pure bracket system. To examine this closer, let us look at the history of the nfc north. Those are the longest odds of any nfc team to win a. Dec 28, 2019 vikings, second place, nfc north 105 the vikings are locked into this seed after losing to the packers in week 16. It was created prior to the 2002 nfl season, when the league realigned divisions after expanding to 32 teams. The nfc north is a division of the national football leagues national.
The nfc north is a division of the national football leagues national football conference, based in the upper midwest region of the united states. The nfc north took on a whole new look after sundays action. Blue division for the rough and tough rivalry games between the teams, it currently has four members. Quarterback alex smith threw for 163 yards and two touchdowns, one to tight end vernon davis and the other to wide receiver paul richardson. Its time to predict the final standings in the nfc north for the nfl 2017 season. Since 2002, the nfc has been comprised of 16 teams, organized into four divisions each containing four teams.
Minnesota has a long history of winning football games, division titles, and even championships. The vikings earned the playoff berth and clinched their. Nfc north division football results, picks, power rankings. The national football conference south division or nfc south is one of the four divisions of the national football conference nfc in the national football league nfl. The official start of the 2017 nfl season is right around the corner now that training camp is underway for all teams, lets take a look at how the nfc north could shape out after the green bay packers took the division title last year. Though there is still one game left before week 7 is completely in the books, the nfc north table is set for week 8. The packers have owned this division recently, claiming six of the last nine titles since 2012. Vikings player roster team roster home minnesota vikings. Nfl division champions merchandise, nfl collection, nfl. The following is a list of national football conference nfc division winners. Nfl standings for each division after week fox sports. Oct 19, 2017 the nfc north is suddenly the nfls most fascinating division new, 14 comments any of the divisions four teams could cross the finish line in flames but with a title. Packers to bears, take another step toward nfc north title.
Theyre done in the division and cant jump either the 49ers as a 124. We will be updating team records each week throughout the season. See the nfl playoffs standings and wild card game schedule if the season ended today. The nfc north and the afc south are the only divisions with no teams with losing records, but the. I still question the rest of minnesotas offense, but teddy bridgewater is a. In my mind, the vikings are the best team in the nfc north, as they feature a wellrounded offense and strong defense. The division was created in 1967 as the central division of the nfls western conference and existed for three seasons before the aflnfl. The following are the final 1966 nfl standings x clinched playoff spot, y clinched division, z clinched home field. The san francisco 49ers and green bay packers announced their inactives for sundays nfc championship game at levis stadium. Nfc north betting odds history provided by, along with more pro football information for your. Green bay is ahead of new orleans based on conference record 102 to the saints 93. Aaron rodgers, packers favored to win nfc north, despite.
Dallas cowboys 01 dallas is 01 as it fell to the carolina panthers, 168. The national football conference northern division or nfc north is one of the four divisions of the national football conference nfc in the national football league nfl. Nfc north ranked 2ndtoughest division in nfl nbc sports. See the latest nfl team news, highlights, analysis, schedules, stats, scores and fantasy updates. List of national football conference division winners. For the seventh straight season, green bay is the oddson choice to win the nfc north, having won the. Washington redskins 32, 00 nfc east washington beat carolina, 2317, at home to remain on top of the nfc east by half a game. The official source of the current seahawks season standings within the division.
The green bay packers finished 871 that season, with the draw coming in week 12 against the lastplace vikings. Its also available for hockey, basketball and baseball. The vikings are one game back of the division lead at 64, while the lions are three games back at 46. New york giants 20, san francisco 17 ot super bowl xlvi. Aug 28, 2017 daniel jeremiah and bucky brooks rank all of the major positions and project the final standings at the end of the season between the green bay packers, minnesota vikings, detroit lions and. The green bay packers are a professional american football team based in green bay. They did lose to the 49ers, but they earned this position with.
Steelers and bengals distancing themselves atop division the bengals hung on to beat the bucs, but problems persist heading into the bye view all 63 stories. The nfc north is one of eight divisions in the nfl and one of four in the national football conference. Is the nfc east the best division in the history of the nfl. Vikings, lions, packers, bears this is no longer the aaron rodgers invitational. This is different from the nfl central division, which only lasted from 1967 to 1969. Once again, the packers are the early favorites to make another run at. Jul 05, 20 the nfc north is also the only division that has sent all four of its teams to the playoffs in the past three seasons. This section is showing information as of the end the 201920 season.
Jul 12, 2016 the vikings have the nfc north s best defense, and of course, adrian peterson, who rushed for 1,485 yards in 2015. The secondplace green bay packers were looking to separate themselves from the rest of the pack, but they selfdestructed against the fourthplace. To join our email list and get notified when we launch the 202021 nfl section about a week before the season starts, register for a free account. Why the nfc north is the nfls toughest division the firstplace packers beat the lastplace lions by a single point on monday night, every team has.
Therefore, one loss by either could cost them the division. Nfc north champions merchandise, collection, nfc north. Is the nfc east the best division in the history of the. The nfc south is the only nfc division not to have any teams that predate the 1960 launch of the american football league, the nfls former rival league. The following is a list of american football conference afc division winners. The latest nfl standings by division, conference and league.
The nfc east is the worst in the league the cowboys, redskins, eagles and giants make up the nfls worst division. Chicago captured the division in 2018, its first nfc north championship since 2010. They were able to book games with the formidable chicago staleys bears and chicago cardinals. Nfc north w l t pct gb pf pa home away conf div strk. The following are the final 2018 nfl preseason standings x clinched playoff spot, y clinched division, z clinched home field. To join our email list and get notified when we launch the 202021 nfl section about a week before the season starts, register for a. The division has four teams chicago bears, detroit lions, green bay packers, and minnesota vikings. List of american football conference division winners.
The packers still have four nfc north games remaining among their six contests. The official source of the current steelers season standings within the division. The oldest team is the falcons, who began play in 1966, and the saints began play only a year later in 1967. Jul 05, 2018 in any other division, the vikings linebackers may rank first or second, but in the stacked nfc north, they sit third. The official source of the latest team roster and team information including player names, coaches, injury reports, depth chart, front office, staff members. The nfc north is a division of the national football league nfls national football conference nfc, based in the upper midwest region of the united states.
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