One analyst believes that J.J. McCarthy's performance against the Lions on Sunday should put the NFC North on notice.

Week 9 saw a huge NFC North matchup between the Lions and the Vikings, while the Packers faced the Carolina Panthers, and the Bears took on the Cincinnati Bengals. Minnesota entered the game 3-4 and was on the road, taking on Detroit. The Vikings were clicking on all cylinders and came away with a huge 27-24 win.

The Packers (5–2–1) might be pretenders after losing to the Panthers. The Lions (5–3) don’t appear as mighty as last season. And J.J. McCarthy and Caleb William

The Vikings ' defense has long been a stonewall for opponents. While the team has undergone facelifts and makeovers over the years, the defense has always been something they could rely on. However, for defensive coordinator Brian Flores, his unit has been a monster for many opponents, except against one opponent.

Detroit Lions hold the final wild-card spot in NFC playoffs. The Eagles remain aggressive at trade deadline as we wait for Lions to strike.

Seattle looks to be a Super Bowl contender, while Washington continues to flail. Plus, how the Eagles stack up against the rest of the conference.

The 2025 season has turned into one of the most unpredictable years in recent NFL history. The Chiefs have won the AFC West nine straight times but enter Week 10 in third place. The Bills have won every AFC East title since 2020 but currently look up at the Patriots in the standings.