It’s looking like no race for a division crown in the NFL is going to be tighter than the one in the NFC North.
The Detroit Lions knocked the Vikings down from the top of the division, giving Minnesota its first loss of the season. Both teams are 5-1, though the Lions have the tiebreaker with the head-to-head victory. The 5-2 Green Bay Packers, however, are not far behind after their huge takedown of the Houston Texans. While Jordan Love flashed some brilliance — amid the occasional mental mistake — it’s the Packers defense that's making the team look like an elite contender.