Pro Football: NFC North and South Updates

After their (43-37) win as 13 point favorites vs the Atlanta Falcons, the (10-3) Green Bay Packers continue to be huge favorites to win a third straight NFC North crown.

“G.B.” has a fraction of a game lead over the (9-4) Detroit Lions, whom the “Pack” host in a game that likely will decide the division title on a cold, perhaps frigid night in Green Bay on December 28th.

In all likelihood, NBC will telecast that game at night with no regard for the fans, who will have to endure the frigid conditions.

Meanwhile, despite the loss and only a (5-8) record, the Falcons are tied for first place in the woeful NFC South with the New Orleans Saints.

The Carolina Panthers, who handed the Saints a fourth straight home loss, all occurring after I heard WFAN Radio and Fox Sports 1 host Mike Francesa say they NEVER lose at home, are just a half game behind with a (4-8-1) record.

Whoever wins the division will be the NFC “4” seed and host a wild card round game. Meanwhile a team with a very good record will not qualify for the playoffs in the NFC.