The Max Brosmer being the next Brock Purdy narrative couldn't have been further from the truth, as he struggled massively in his first start, as the Minnesota Vikings lost to the Seattle Seahawks 26-0. This loss is their fourth in a row, and their sixth in their last seven games.
With all the NFC North games wrapped up for the week, we spend time taking our weekly look and updating the divisional standings to see where the Vikings stand after week 13.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSeattle Seahawks 26 - Minnesota Vikings 0
Green Bay Packers 31 - Detroit Lions 24
Chicago Bears 24 - Philadelphia Eagles 15
The defense for the Vikings did a fine job limiting Jaxon Smith-Njigba to just two receptions for 23 yards on four targets. The Seattle offense only put up one touchdown via a Zach Charbonnet rushing touchdown. But the offense did little again with their opportunities, as Brosmer would throw four interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown in the second quarter.
The Green Bay Packers have won their third Thanksgiving game in a row, defeating the Detroit Lions on the road. Josh Jacobs would return from injury in this one, rushing for 83 yards and a touchdown. Quartetback Jordan Love would throw for four touchdowns, two to Dontayvion Wicks. Micah Parsons feasted on Thanksgiving, finishing with 2.5 sacks on the day. Unfortunately, DT Devonte Wyatt would suffer an ankle injury that is expected to sideline him for the remainder of the season.
For the Detroit Lions, things got off on the wrong foot as Amon-Ra St. Brown would suffer an ankle injury in the first quarter and would miss the remainder of the game. Jameson Williams stepped up in his absence, going for 144 yards and a touchdown. Their inability to establish the run in typical Lions fashion led to them being far too predictable on offense, even without St. Brown.
The Chicago Bears are the NFC's No. 1 seed after defeating the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles. The Bears dominated on the ground, as both D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai rushed for over 125 yards and a touchdown. Quarterback Caleb Williams kept the turnovers to a minimum once again, as this is his fourth game in a row without an interception.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHere are the updated standings for the NFC North through 13 weeks:
Chicago Bears: 9-3
Green Bay Packers: 8-3-1
Detroit Lions: 7-5
Minnesota Vikings: 4-8
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: Where do the Vikings stand in the NFC North after week 13?
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