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Vikings stay perfect, Lions edge Packers in thriller — NFC North roundup
The Vikings improved to 6-0 with a 16-10 win over the Colts, while the Lions edged the Packers 20-17 to tighten the NFC North race.
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The NFC North shuffled again on Sunday, with narrow wins by the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions tightening the race behind the division’s undefeated leaders.
Vikings: 6-0 start and a boosted deal for Kyle Van Noy
The Minnesota Vikings kept their perfect season alive with a 16-10 win over the Indianapolis Colts, pushing their record to 6-0 and leaving them alone atop the NFC North.
Off the field, edge defender Kyle Van Noy’s promotion earlier this month came with notable financial backing. According to Pro Football Rumors, when the Vikings elevated Van Noy from the practice squad to the 53-man roster at the beginning of October, they did so on a deal worth $2.75 million rather than the typical veteran minimum, with up to another $250,000 available via sack incentives. That structure underlines his anticipated role in Minnesota’s defensive plans.
CBS Sports, in its Week 7 overreactions column, also raises the question of whether the Vikings might ultimately regret their choice at quarterback, even as they continue to stack wins.
Lions: key win over Packers and the LaPorta question
The Detroit Lions pulled out a 20-17 victory over the Green Bay Packers, moving to 4-2 and staying firmly in the division hunt behind the undefeated Vikings and the 5-2 Chicago Bears. The loss drops Green Bay to 4-3 and into fourth place in a division where every team is above .500.
Contract talks around tight end Sam LaPorta remain a subplot in Detroit. Pro Football Rumors notes that extension negotiations between LaPorta and the team were recently broken off and are considered unlikely to resume before season’s end. LaPorta has since addressed those unsuccessful talks, and the outlet frames the situation around whether an extension is still realistically on the table.
Bears and Packers: crowded NFC North picture
The Chicago Bears sit at 5-2, positioned squarely in the chase behind Minnesota despite no fresh headlines in the last 24 hours. For the Packers, the 20-17 loss in Detroit leaves them at 4-3 and looking up at every rival in the division. With all four clubs sporting winning records, the NFC North remains one of the league’s tightest races heading into the heart of the schedule.