NFC North standings update: Where do Detroit Lions stand?

As the NFL enters Week 8 of the 2026-27 season, where does Detroit (4-2) stand in the NFC North standings as it prepares to host division-leading Minnesota (6-0) this Sunday at Ford Field? After a crucial 20-17 win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, the Lions made big news Wednesday afternoon by

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As the NFL enters Week 8 of the 2026-27 season, where does Detroit (4-2) stand in the NFC North standings as it prepares to host division-leading Minnesota (6-0) this Sunday at Ford Field?

After a crucial 20-17 win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, the Lions made big news Wednesday afternoon by officially starting the 21-day practice window for safety Kerby Joseph

. Joseph has not played since Oct. 12, 2025, due to degenerative knee condition.

With another massive NFC North showdown on the docket for the Lions on Sunday, here's a look at the updated NFC North standings, and a breakdown of how the other three divisional foes fared in their respective matchups in Week 7:

NFC North division standings

Minnesota Vikings | 6-0
Chicago Bears | 5-2
Detroit Lions | 4-2
Green Bay Packers | 5-3

Minnesota Vikings:

Oct 25, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray (1) drops back to pass against the Indianapolis Colts in the first half at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

Although Minnesota's offensive efficiency remains a sore spot, the Vikings'

top-tier defense stood tall against a rapidly declining Indianapolis Colts offense, with a game-sealing interception that helped them hold on to a 16-10 win at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Minnesota (6-0) will travel to Detroit (4-2) on Sunday afternoon, where the Lions' high-powered offense will test that vaunted Vikings defensive unit in what should be a heavyweight matchup.

Chicago Bears:

Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) takes the field prior to the game against the New England Patriots at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images

Chicago's offensive firepower behind quarterback Caleb Williams propelled the Bears to a 30-24 win over the New England Patriots at Soldier Field.

The Bears now travel to the Pacific Northwest to take on the Seattle Seahawks (4-3) on Monday Night Football, an interesting matchup given the Seahawks' upper-echelon defense this year.

Green Bay Packers:

Oct 25, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur reacts after a call during the third quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

While Green Bay dropped a heartbreaker last week in Detroit, the Packers bounced back in a big way on "Thursday Night Football" with a 27-19 win over the Carolina Panthers.

Jordan Love passed for 288 yards and three touchdowns in the Green Bay win over Carolina.

NFC North Week 8 schedule:

Green Bay Packers 27, Carolina Panthers 19
Detroit Lions: Sunday, Nov. 1 vs. Minnesota Vikings (6-0) at 1 p.m. ET on FOX
Minnesota Vikings: Sunday, Nov. 1 at Detroit Lions (4-2) at 1 p.m. ET on FOX
Chicago Bears: Monday, Nov. 2 at Seattle Seahawks (4-3) at 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN

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