Detroit eked out a 34-31 win over the Packers on Thursday night, creating a two-horse race with the Vikings for the crown in the NFC North.
There really wasn't a good or bad outcome from the Thursday night divisional game. Detroit's win pushes the Packers two losses behind the Vikings, which is good for the Vikings in the battle for the top wild-card spot in the NFC. Had Green Bay won, the Vikings would've had a chance to move into a tie with the Lions for first place in the North.
When it comes to remaining schedules, the Vikings have the third-hardest set of games to go in the NFL. Minnesota still plays Atlanta , Chicago , Seattle , Green Bay and Detroit . Detroit's remaining strength of schedule ranks fifth, with games against Buffalo , Chicago , San Francisco and Minnesota . The Buffalo game is in Detroit while the test against the 49ers in San Francisco.
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