It is a 3 team race in the NFC North with the Vikings being eliminated. Let’s take a look at the Week 16 action and what needs to happen for the destiny of Lions winning the North despite major injuries.
Packers at Bears Destiny
Packers won game 1 but this will be at Soldier Field. Green Bay lost Micah Parsons to torn ACL and Christian Watson to a shoulder injury. Devonte Wyatt is hurt too which are all big injuries. If the Bears can’t finally take charge of the division now, well then that is hilarious. Saturday night game. Can Hafley pull out some magic against Caleb Williams and Bears new strong run game. Can Jordan Love win without Kraft and Watson. Josh Jacobs and Emmanuel Wilson running the ball will be the key to control the clock. Packers look to take control in the North again by beating the Bears
Steelers at Lions One Last Ride
One last ride for Aaron Rodgers for the Lions to own him but without Kerby Joseph picking him off could be tough. Detroit needs to win out for their best chance at playoffs and only chance at division title. Steelers won the last 2 with Rodgers looking better. Steelers defense is solid and might may get TJ Watt back of course. DK Metcalf is a beast and the Lions secondary is injured and having trouble with really good WRs. Lions must stop the Steelers run game and have a good rushing day with Gibbs/Montgomery to have any chance at postseason. Mahogany back at LG will boost Detroit’s offensive line for this one. 425 ET on CBS with LKP driving trying to watch this game. Loss wouldn’t eliminate them (unless Bears/Packers tie on Saturday) but would make it very tough with 2 road division games to end the season.
Vikings at Giants in the Who Cares Bowl
9 is hot but is it too late. Giants run defense is terrible. Can Jaxon Dart pull off the upset in New York? Giants going for top pick so they might want to lose and put the Vikings at 7-8.
Remaining schedule
Packers
Ravens at Packers
Packers at Vikings
Bears
Bears at 49ers
Lions at Bears
Lions
Lions at Vikings Xmas
Lions at Bears for all the marbles
Getcha popcorn ready. Lions 3-0 finish and Bears 1-2 finish and Packers 0-3 finish. Make it so