The Lions, Vikings, and Packers all won their Week 11 matchup, meaning things remain tight in the NFC North standings heading into next week. The Lions showed once again why they're arguably the best team in the league,

The Detroit Lions are surging right now. They're 9-1 and have won seven straight games. They're the top team in the NFC North and the NFC as a whole. Still, the pesky Packers and Vikings keep finding ways to win games and are right behind the Lions in the race for the North.

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A look at where the Green Bay Packers stand in the NFC playoff picture heading into their Week 11 matchup with the Chicago Bears.