Packers Path to NFC North Crown Clear as Ever After Vikings Loss
By Chris Russo
With a pretty easy schedule to end the regular season, the Green Bay Packers look primed to win what many once argued the best division in the NFL. This team is in the driver's seat, folks.
After the Minnesota Vikings' heartbreaking loss to the Seattle Seahawks Monday, the NFC North is the Packers' to lose.
The #Packers own sole possession of first place in the NFC North after Week 13 with Vikings’ loss tonight.
— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) December 3, 2019
GB: 9-3
MIN: 8-4
CHI: 6-6
DET: 3-8-1
Next for GB: vs. Washington, vs. Bears, at Vikings (MNF), at Lions
Next for MIN: vs. Lions, at Chargers, vs. Packers (MNF), vs. Bears
Of the Packers' four remaining opponents, three are still in postseason contention, and only one has a winning record.
At 3-9, the Washington Redskins are on the brink of elimination. The 6-6 Chicago Bears have many questions at quarterback. The Vikings apparently can't play in primetime and the Lions have nothing to gain.
The NFC North through Week 13.#GoPackGo pic.twitter.com/bEl8onxK1N
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) December 3, 2019
The Packers should be the favorite in each one of these games, except maybe the Vikings game on the road. Still, who do you trust more here, Aaron Rodgers or Kirk Cousins?
Green Bay has had its struggles on the road against the Chargers and 49ers, but AR12 his this offense looking lethal. This is bad news for Minnesota, but incredible for all the cheeseheads out there.