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Sam LaPorta frustration in Detroit, NFC North roundup
Sam LaPorta made his displeasure known in Detroit as NFC North teams gear up for Week 7.
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No NFC North team took the field yesterday, but there was no shortage of storylines as Week 7 approaches. The Minnesota Vikings still sit atop the division at 5-0, followed by the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers at 4-2, and the Detroit Lions at 3-2.
Lions: Sam LaPorta turns up the heat on contract front
Pro Football Rumors reports that tight end Sam LaPorta used a recent appearance on the Pardon My Take podcast to air his frustration with his contract situation. He criticized the lack of financial commitment he feels he is getting from the Lions despite the physical toll he takes for the team. CBS Sports echoes that LaPorta is far from happy right now, a notable backdrop as Detroit tries to gain ground in the division at 3-2.
Vikings: J.J. McCarthy starting — but for the Giants
At quarterback, Pro Football Rumors notes that the New York Giants plan to start J.J. McCarthy in Week 7 against the Houston Texans. The report, citing ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, says head coach John Harbaugh is making the move less than a month after acquiring McCarthy from the Vikings, with the young passer having outplayed his competition. For 5-0 Minnesota, it’s a development from afar as a former asset is poised to take over under center in another market.
Bears, Packers and the Week 7 prediction game
CBS Sports took another look at the trade that sent offensive lineman Joe Thuney to the Chicago Bears, framing it as a win for both sides. Chicago, at 4-2, is described as having acquired the stabilizing force its offense badly needed, while the Kansas City Chiefs turned the draft capital into a potential future star.
On the prediction front, CBS Sports’ Tyler Sullivan projects both the Vikings and Chiefs to stay undefeated in Week 7. Fellow analyst Pete Prisco forecasts tight matchups involving NFC North teams, including a narrow Lions win over the Packers and an upset loss for the Bears against the New England Patriots. Those are only picks, but they underline how pivotal the coming weekend could be in a four-way race for the top of the NFC North.