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NFC North Notebook: Packers unveil 'NASCAR' package; tempers flare in Bears' locker room

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Every Monday and Friday, theScore's NFL editors will bring you a roundup of everything you need to know from around the division with the NFC North Notebook.

Detroit Lions

Lions stun Saints with late rally. The Lions scored 14 points in the final four minutes of Sunday's game to defeat the New Orleans Saints 24-23. 

Fuller says he had the easy job. Wide receiver Corey Fuller downplayed his game-winning touchdown catch, telling reporters that it was Matthew Stafford who did all the work on the play.

Jarryd Hayne to try out for Lions. The Australian rugby star has reportedly scored a trial contract with the Lions.

Green Bay Packers

Packers unveil "NASCAR" package. The Packers had one of their best defensive performances of the season in Sunday's 38-17 victory over the Carolina Panthers, and it may have something to do with their new "NASCAR" package.

Rodgers isn't interested in MVP. Aaron Rodgers is an early candidate to win the Most Valuable Player award, but he'd prefer to win another Super Bowl first.

Cobb likes ketchup on his hot dogs, too. Randall Cobb said he felt bad for the fan who spilled ketchup on his shoulder during Sunday's game because he could tell their hot dog was fresh

Chicago Bears

Tempers flare in Bears' locker room. Following Sunday's 27-14 loss to the Miami Dolphins, several media outlets reported hearing yelling coming from the Bears' locker room.

Marshall calls team's play unacceptable. Brandon Marshall declined to discuss the scene inside the locker room, but made it clear that he was not happy with his team's performance.

Don't blame Cutler. Nick Kostos of Bleacher Report says Jay Cutler isn't to blame for the Bears' woes.

Minnesota Vikings

Vikings done in by missed opportunities. Sunday's loss to the Buffalo Bills came down to an incomplete effort and missed opportunities, writes Brian Hall of FOX Sports North.

Growing pains. Rookie quarterback Teddy Bridgewater threw two first-half interceptions against the Bills, and admitted afterwards that he was overthinking things

Were the Vikings wise to trade Harvin? The Vikings were criticized heavily when they traded Percy Harvin to the Seattle Seahawks in March 2013, but that decision looks a lot less foolish now.

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