Bears’ Week 7 NFC North recap: Vikings stay undefeated, Lions take down Packers

In Week 7 NFL action, the Minnesota Vikings remained undefeated with a 16-10 victory over the Indianapolis Colts, while the Detroit Lions defeated the Green Bay Packers 20-17. Despite the Chicago Bears earning a 30-24 win against the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football, victories by their division rivals kept Chicago from making significant ground in the competitive NFC North standings.

Writer Anthony Miller highlights that the Bears face an uphill battle to capture the division crown despite recent momentum following quarterback Caleb Williams' return. The Vikings lead the NFC North at 6-0, followed by the 5-2 Bears, the 4-2 Lions, and the 4-3 Packers, with Chicago set for consecutive primetime matchups against Seattle and Tampa Bay.