NFC North Dominates Against Non-Division Opponents

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NFC North’s Record Against Other Divisions Shows Its Strength

The Lions are playing the Patriots in Munich this week, putting the spotlight back on the NFC North. The division’s teams are a combined 20-4 straight up against opponents from other divisions, showing they are not simply beating each other.

Buffalo accounts for two of those four losses after defeating Minnesota and Detroit. That means the NFC North is 20-2 against teams outside its own division other than the Bills.

That level of competition makes the division particularly difficult. A 7-2 record would only provide a narrow lead, and adding another strong team would make the race even more challenging.

At the same time, the Bills’ divisional situation should be viewed realistically. Buffalo has spent much of the last decade in a division where the Dolphins and Jets have struggled, giving the Bills a less demanding path than teams facing the current NFC North.