What happened: NFC North teams are 20-3 against opponents outside the division through Week 9, the best mark for any division in that span since at least 1970, per Pro Football Reference. Green Bay is at the bottom of the division standings.
Why it matters: The Packers are 6-3 and hold the NFC's No. 7 seed despite trailing every other team in their own division. The division-wide record shows how much of the NFC North's strength has come against outside competition.
By the numbers: Packers: 6-3 in 2026 through 9 games, two-game win streak, No. 7 seed. Last game: won 45-27 at the New England Patriots on Nov. 8.
What to watch: The Packers still have division games ahead, where the NFC North's strong record outside the division no longer applies.