The Detroit Lions stunned the NFC North champion Chicago Bears with a 19-16 victory sealed by Jake Bates’ 42-yard field goal as time expired. Jared Goff directed five scoring drives, guiding the Lions to regroup after losing a 16-point lead in the fourth quarter. Despite the Bears’ late surge, the Lions found a way to close out the win.

The Chicago Bears, fresh off clinching the NFC North, head to Levi’s Stadium to battle the San Francisco 49ers under the Sunday night lights. Both teams are vying for improved playoff seeding, making this a crucial matchup for NFC standings.

In a three-point thrill ride in Detroit, the Minnesota Vikings’ defense sealed a 27-24 victory that brings the team back to .500. The win also cements the Vikings’ 2-0 start in the NFC North, invigorating fans and players alike with newfound optimism.

The Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears have announced their final injury reports ahead of Week 2. Two players have been ruled out for Sunday’s game, with three listed as questionable and two doubtful—all potentially affecting the outcome of this early-season contest.

The NFC North is stacked with defensive stars, prompting one pivotal question: Is Micah Parsons truly the best edge rusher in a division brimming with top-tier talent? As comparisons with Aidan Hutchinson of the Lions and Green Bay’s own standout swirl, the race for pass-rushing dominance only intensifies.

The Chicago Bears may soon face a fresh challenge from Micah Parsons in Green Bay, but they can also breathe a sigh of relief. The Packers parted ways with a player who has tormented the Bears for years, shifting the balance of this historic NFL rivalry.

FOX has announced a Saturday doubleheader featuring the storied rivalry between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears, setting the stage for an exciting NFC North showdown.