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Micah's expectations for Week 17 in the NFC North

December 25, 2025

Story byMicah Huff, Trojans WireThu, December 25, 2025 at 11:51 AM UTC·3 min readMinnesota versus Detroit might be a game that leaves fans wanting more on Christmas. The rest of the slate in the NFC North Division will produce games with a high level of intensity and significant playoff implications. It should be another exciting week in the North, and this could be the weekend when the Bears finally come out on top in the North for the first time since 2018. Here are my five expectations for the NFC North for Week 17:AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementLions win by 20-plus pointsThe Lions, on a usual occasion, have no issues putting up points with the best of them.

Micah's expectations for Week 17 in the NFC North

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With their season on the line and going against an NFC North foe that beat them in their last meeting, it will be personal.
I think Dan Campbell and the Lions offense run up the score on Minnesota.
The Lions still have a chance at the playoffs in their rear view mirror, this Lions offense will come ready. Justin Jefferson puts up 100 yards receivingIt will be another Max Brosmer showing for the Vikings, and for this offense to have any type of success, Minnesota will have to feed Justin Jefferson early and often.
Justin Jefferson has had a tough stretch of games lately, none of which have reached 100 yards.
Last week, Jefferson managed to get 85 yards receiving.

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Micah's expectations for Week 17 in the NFC North

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