Well
Kyler Fackrell Jersey , it was disappointing for folks cheering on the Green and Gold, but the 2018 NFL regular season has come to an end. And with a 31-0 home
loss to the Detroit Lions, the Green Bay Packers (6-9-1) certainly did not end
on a high note.But the Packers will not be the only divisional team watching the
postseason from home this winter. The Minnesota Vikings spoiled their playoff
chances with a loss in front of their home crowd, bringing the first season of
Kirk Cousins to a bitter end in dramatic fashion as an argument broke out with
receiver Adam Thielen on the sidelines. The Vikings will have some crucial
decisions to make on the future of several front office positions this
offseason.With a win over the Vikings, the Chicago Bears will enter the Wild
Card round with optimism. But did they actually hurt their chances by knocking
Minnesota out of the playoffs?That question and more is explored in today’s NFC
North rundown.Chicago Bears (12-4)Won 24-10 at Minnesota; Next vs. Philadelphia
in Wild Card roundOpinion: How the Chicago Bears’ win over Minnesota Vikings
might turn out to be their lossMight the Bears have been better off playing a
struggling Minnesota team next week in the playoffs than the streaking Eagles?
That’s one opinion following Chicago’s convincing win.Chicago Bears may have
huge advantage against Philadelphia EaglesAlthough quarterback Nick Foles
figures to play against Chicago
Justin McCray Jersey , his bruised ribs may give the Bears an advantage in first round competition.Reid all about it: Bears’ win sets up Nagy-Pederson playoff
showdown vs. EaglesA pair of Andy Reid disciples who spent six seasons coaching
together will square off next Sunday in the Windy City, a game that should
feature plenty of offensive innovation.Minnesota Vikings (8-7-1)Lost 24-10 vs.
ChicagoKirk Cousins, Adam Thielen exchange was a lowlight of Vikings’ futile
endingWhat Thielen termed a “good conversation” was captured on the sidelines
during the Vikings’ loss and raises even more questions about Cousins’ ability
to deliver in Minnesota.Decisions await Vikings after disappointing
seasonMinnesota has a Head Coach and a General Manager entering the final year
of their contracts, as well as an Offensive Coordinator vacancy to fill after
taking a sharp decline this season.Vikings Defense Comes Up Short in
Season-FinaleA crucial third-quarter drive in which the Bears’ offense converted
five third downs may have been a deciding factor in Sunday’s ball game.Detroit
Lions (6-10)Won 31-0 at Green BayFOUR DOWNS: Lions shut out Packers in Green
BayA pivotal special teams trick helped lead the Lions to their first shutout
win against Green Bay since 1973.Detroit Lions get costly win and eighth pick in
2019 draftMaybe a silver lining in the Packers’ loss was that it prevented
Detroit from owning a top-five selection in the 2019 NFL Draft.Detroit Lions
must fix Matthew Stafford to become contender againSharing a similarity with
Green Bay, the Lions must get their starting quarterback back to the level he
once was to start competing for division titles again. The Green Bay Packers
will have to go another year to see a player challenge a pair of the team’s
single-season records. Davante Adams was listed on the team’s inactive players
list on Sunday for the week 17 game against the Detroit Lions due to a knee
injury that he suffered last week against the New York Jets.Adams will finish
this season with 111 receptions for 1
Preston Smith Jersey ,386 yards and 13 touchdowns. That line puts him one catch short of Sterling Sharpe’s receptions record of 112 and 133 yards shy of Jordy
Nelson’s receiving yards record, set with 1,519 yards in 2014.Joining Adams on
the inactives list are cornerback Jaire Alexander and fellow wideout Equanimeous
St. Brown. Both suffered injuries of their on last Sunday, with Alexander
injuring his groin and St. Brown landing in the concussion protocol after taking
a big hit. Neither player practiced at all this week, nor did Adams. One other
injured player who is out is tackle Jason Spriggs
Ty Summers Jersey 2019 , also in the concussion protocol.The team has three healthy scratches today: quarterback Tim Boyle, guard Nico Siragusa, and edge rusher
Kendall Donnerson. For a team desperate for help on the edge going into 2019,
the decision not to play Donnerson can only be explained by a lack of success in
practice. If he had showed any semblance of ability to grasp the defense or make
a few plays rushing the passer, keeping a player with his athletic ability out
for this meaningless game — in which we expect to see reserves play
significantly — would be inexcusable.The Lions
Jace Sternberger Green Bay Packer , meanwhile, are also missing their top receiver, as wideout Kenny Golladay sits. Two key defensive backs also will
sit: Nevin Lawson and Jamal Agnew, the latter of which serves a key role on
special teams.Here are the full lists for both teams.Packers InactivesWR Davante
AdamsCB Jaire AlexanderQB Tim BoyleOLB Kendall DonnersonOL Nico SiragusaOL Jason
SpriggsWR Equanimeous St. BrownLions InactivesCB Jamal AgnewWR Kenny GolladayLB
Nicholas GrigsbyC Leo KeloamatangiCB Nevin LawsonDE Mitchell LoewenTE Luke
Willson
