NFC North Just Got Fascinating

Circle December 22 in red. That's the day the Bears and Packers get together at Soldier Field for a game that could easily determine who goes to the playoffs in the NFC North.

After today's 37-3 bludgeoning administered to the Bears by Green Bay, both teams are now 5-5 overall and 3-1 in the division. The Vikings, meanwhile, just lost to the Bucs and are 5-5 as well.

The Vikings are 2-2 in the division.

The Lions, at 0-10, don't appear to be a real threat for the playoffs at this point.