Caleb Williams and Bears take NFC North lead after Vikings loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 2:01 PM
Last updated Nov 11, 2026
Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears now lead the NFC North following the Minnesota Vikings' poor performance in Week 9. The Bears held a record of 7-2 while the Vikings fell to 6-3 after struggling to find consistent quarterback play. Both the Bears and the Detroit Lions, who also sit at 6-2, remain in contention as the top teams in the division. The Bears showed resilience despite a challenging game, managing to win while Williams had four turnovers, and their defense played a key role. The Vikings, under Kirk Cousins, are still trying to regain momentum in the divisional race as they aim to compete in the playoffs.
- •Bears improve to 7-2, leading NFC North.
- •Vikings drop to 6-3, struggling with quarterback issues.
- •Bears won despite Caleb Williams recording four turnovers.
- •Lions also remain in contention with a 6-2 record.
- •Division remains highly competitive among all four teams.
- 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — Caleb Williams now plays for NFL division leader after Vikings lose
"Caleb Williams and the Bears now lead the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC North - will it stay that way for the rest of the season?
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