NFC North Week 8 Recap: Bears look SCARY while Lions beat Vikings and Packers roll

Week 8 delivered big storylines across the NFC North! The Chicago Bears look scary, the Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings, and the Green Bay Packers rolled. The NFC North Roundtable breaks down every result and the biggest trade in the division.

On this episode of the NFC North Roundtable, the crew reacts to Jeffrey Simmons landing in Chicago, reviews last week's games and previews Week 9 across the division.

ON THIS EPISODE:

• Jeffrey Simmons to the Bears: How the blockbuster trade changes Chicago's defense, and was the price worth it?
• Packers: A dominant win and the latest on Micah Parsons' return.
• Lions vs. Vikings: Detroit gets the win, but how worrying are the Lions' injuries? Plus Kyler Murray's frustration in Minnesota.
• Bears vs. Seahawks: Chicago looks like a real contender after its Monday night win.
• Week 9 previews and predictions: Lions vs. Dolphins, Bears vs. Buccaneers, and Vikings vs. Bills on Monday night.
• Updated NFC North standings, and what to watch before the trade deadline.

Which NFC North team is the biggest threat in the second half of the season? Drop your take in the comments!

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