As the Green Bay Packers head into an NFC showdown with the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles, they must keep one eye on tonight’s opponent, the Eagles and another eye on its key competition in the NFC North, the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears.
After Sunday’s results, the Packers are a win game behind the Lions and Bears, who both have 6-3 records. A Packers win over the Eagles puts them at 6-2-1 and keeps them in the NFC North lead.
Packers still currently 1st in the NFC North following today's games. They sit as the #3 seed in the NFC.
With a win tomorrow, they will stay 1st in the North and move to #2 in the NFC. With a loss tomorrow they move to 3rd in the NFC North and 7th in the NFC.
— Andy Herman (@AndyHermanNFL) November 10, 2025
Team Record Remaining Games
Packers 5-2-1 at NYG, Min, at Det, Chi, at Den, at Chi, Bal, Min
Lions 6-3 at Phi, NYG, GB, Dal, at LAR, Pit, at Min, at Chi
Bears 6-3 at Min, Pit, at Phi, at GB, Cle, GB, at SF, Det
The last time the Packers led the division in November was in 2021, when they finished with a 13-4 record and were the No. 1 seed in the NFC. It was the third of three straight NFC North titles, and three seasons that all finished with 13 regular season wins.
The 2021 season may feel like a lifetime ago since the Lions and Vikings have been atop the division the last four seasons. The Vikings finished 13-4 in 2022, before losing in a wild card playoff game to the New York Giants as the NFC No. 3 seed. The Lions have won the division the past two seasons, finishing with records of 12-5 and 15-2 in 2023 and 2024, respectively.
The last time the Bears were able to win the North was in 2018, a season where the Packers went 6-9-1 and Mike McCarthy was fired in early December.
All-time NFC North Titles (since 2002)
Team NFC North Titles Years
Packers 12 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021
Bears 4 2005, 2006, 2010, 2018
Vikings 4 2008, 2009, 2017, 2022
Lions 2 2023, 2024
For the Packers to beat the Eagles they will need the same formula they used in beating both the Lions and the Steelers, the only two winning teams they’ve beaten thus far this year. In both games there were several similarities.
1. Hit Explosive Plays in the Passing Game: In Week 1 it was explosive passes to Romeo Doubs and Jayden Reed which set up scores. Against the Steelers, there were multiple explosive passes to both Tucker Kraft and Christian Watson, which led to a season-high 35 points scored.
2. Get to the Quarterback: The Packers were able to get to Jared Goff four times, highlighted by sacks by Rashan Gary, Devonte Wyatt and Micah Parsons. Against Aaron Rodgers, the Packers pass rush had three more sacks, with two more by Gary and another by Parsons. They will need to get pressure on Jalen Hurts, who has been sacked 25 times this season. The 25 sacks is ranked 9th worst in the NFL this season.
3. Take the Ball Away: The Packers were unable to generate any turnovers in their two losses and tie. In the two wins over Detroit and Pittsburgh, they got just one in each game, but they were both in critical spots. Against Detroit, Evan Williams’ interception stopped a potential Lions touchdown before halftime and against Pittsburgh, Javon Bullard’s fumble recovery put the dagger into comeback hopes for the Steelers. They will need to get that key takeaway on Monday night.
Micah Parsons on significance of #Packers’ upcoming matchup vs. Eagles.
Philly has what Packers want. Parsons says his team needs to take it. Monday night is chance to send a message.
“It’s going to be a very respectful and disrespectful game. It’s going to be a dog fight.” pic.twitter.com/j6nheNgkIW
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) November 7, 2025