:format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/71564623/1437760870.0.jpg "NFL standings, Week 8: Where things stand in NFC North playoff picture moving toward Week 9")
The NFC North is officially a one-team race. It was looking like that in recent weeks, but it's impossible to deny after another Packers loss. The Vikings are going to win the division and they'll get a chance to challenge the Eagles for the No. 1 seed in the NFC.
Minnesota jumped on top of the Cardinals in Week 8 and while Arizona gave them some trouble just before and just after halftime, the Vikings stepped on the gas in the second half. The Cardinals managed a pair of touchdowns to take a 17-14 lead at 9:01 in the third quarter, but the Vikings forced a pair of key turnovers in the fourth quarter to recapture the lead and hold on for the win.
Meanwhile, the Packers lost their fourth straight, dropping a convincing one to the Bills on . The Packers were just nowhere near the same level as Buffalo and now sit at 3-5 and tied with the Bears 3.5 games back of the Vikings. Chicago and Detroit aren't going anywhere and now Green Bay is joining them closer to the cellar.
Below is a rundown of the NFC North division standings, each team's opponent next week, and their division title odds at DraftKings Sportsbook heading toward Week 9.
| NFC North | Record | Wk opp | Week 1 | Week 8 | Week 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NFC North | Record | Wk opp | Week 1 | Week 8 | Week 9 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 6-1 | @ WAS | +250 | -600 | TBD |
| Green Bay Packers | 3-5 | @ DET | -175 | +500 | TBD |
| Chicago Bears | 3-5 | vs. MIA | +1500 | +5000 | TBD |
| Detroit Lions | 1-6 | vs. GB | +1000 | +3500 | TBD |