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Vikings Shock Lions with Last-Minute Comeback Win
2 Nov
Summary
- Vikings defeat Lions 27-24 in crucial NFC North matchup
- Bears upset Bengals 47-42 in high-scoring divisional game
- Packers lose to Panthers, fall behind in NFC North standings
As the 2025 NFL season reaches the halfway mark, the NFC North division race is heating up. On November 3rd, the division's top teams faced off in a series of crucial matchups.
In the marquee game, the Minnesota Vikings traveled to Detroit to take on the reigning division champion Lions. Despite being on the road and holding a 3-4 record, the Vikings came away with a thrilling 27-24 victory. The win allows Minnesota to close the gap on the division-leading Lions, Bears, and Packers.
Elsewhere in the NFC North, the Chicago Bears pulled off a surprise 47-42 win over the high-powered Cincinnati Bengals. Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams led the Bears' offense, catching two passes for 22 yards and a touchdown. The victory keeps Chicago tied with Detroit in the standings.
However, the Green Bay Packers struggled, falling to the Carolina Panthers in a close game decided by a last-second field goal. The loss drops the Packers to 5-3 on the season, putting them just one game ahead of the surging Vikings in the division.
With the halfway point of the season upon us, the NFC North race remains wide open. The Vikings' comeback win over the Lions has set the stage for an exciting second half of the year.
