All is right in the world. The Packers murdered the Bears on primetime TV and they're back to being division favorites. In a game much like the Packers', the Lions also took care of business against the Commanders, and the Vikings turned into a pumpkin.  Let's discuss the week's worth of games. 

Chicago Bears

The Bears lost to the Packers 27-10 in Green Bay. 

Game Notes

• The Bears started strong with a quick touchdown on their first drive and then put up a grand total of three more points on the night. 
• Bears QB Justin Fields has had a disappointing two games to start the season. In this one, he had the worst PFF grade on his team and ended with just 70 yards, no touchdowns, and a pick on 11 attempts. 
• Bears RB David Montgomery performed better, especially in one second-half drive where the Packers admittedly matched the wrong personnel. He ended the game with 122 yards on 15 carries, despite being the only reliable weapon on the Bears' offense this week.  
• The Bears' defense didn't fare much better. An all-new creative Packers' offensive attack filled with pin and pull runs and more motion than ever did what it wanted in the first half and then sputtered due to poor snaps and fumbles in the second. 

Former Packers

• Equanimeous St. Brown had 2 catches on 4 targets for 39 yards. He caught a long pass for 30 yards with Jaire Alexander in coverage. 
• Lucas Patrick was on a snap count again, playing just 22 snaps. He had a very poor 30.7 pass blocking PFF grade. 
• Mike Pennel played 23 snaps and had 1 tackle. 

Next Week

Next week, the Bears play the Texans in Chicago. Here's hoping it doesn't rain. 

Detroit Lions

The Lions defeated the Washington Commanders 36-27.

Game Notes

• I'm sad to say the Lions have a legitimately good offense. They have a top offensive line, a creative run game, and they're getting just enough out of Jared Goff. 

• D'Andre Swift, former Packer Jamaal Williams, and WR (the Sun God) Amon-Ra St. Brown all chipped in more than 50 rush yards against a Washington d-line that has 2 or 3 pro bowlers. 

• St. Brown added another 118 yards and 2 touchdowns receiving and had an insane 39.8 points for my fantasy team. It's easier to watch these division games when you can at least root for a guy in fantasy.

• The defense was still meh. Washington has a better offense than may have been expected, but the Lions still gave up 337 yards to Carson Wentz (I checked, and, no, it isn't 2017).

Former Packers

• Jamaal Williams had 56 yards on 5 carries (50 of those came on one long run) and one catch for 7 yards. 
• Tim Boyle still had no snaps and Quintez Cephus had 6, mostly relegated to run blocking. 

Next Week

The Lions travel to Minnesota to take on the Vikings. 

Minnesota Vikings

The Vikings were rolled by the Eagles 24-7. The score may have been closer than the actual game as the Eagles had 300 more yards than the Vikings by garbage time. 

Game Notes

Let's do a little change-up and specifically talk about what went differently for the Vikings in this game than in the week 1 win against Green Bay. 

• Kirk Cousins went full Cousins. He threw 3 picks on the night and probably had another 4 or 5 turnover-worthy plays. 
• Darius Slay covered Justin Jefferson for much of the game and ended up with 4 pass breakups and 2 interceptions. He did this even though the Eagles major in soft zone defense. 
• Speaking of soft zone defense, the defense Philly plays is very similar to the Packers'. They want the offense to be forced to slowly matriculate the ball downfield and get pressure with 4 pass rushers. A key difference with the play calling this game was strategic blitzing by Philly. After two games, the Packers still haven't blitzed; Philly used blitzes to force a few 2nd and 3rd and longs. 
• In the end, it comes down to big plays. The Eagles didn't give up many and they forced several turnovers. Packers DC Joe Barry said that there were 6 or 7 plays that his defense probably wanted back against the Vikings. When it's close, that many big plays going in the wrong direction is enough to turn the game into a blowout. 

Former Packers

• Neither Za'Darius Smith nor Chandon Sullivan made much of an impact with 4 combined tackles

Next Week

Next week, the Vikings face the Lions at home.