NFC North Notebook: Lions unimpressed in London; Houston injures himself celebrating
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 not impressed with Wembley Stadium: The Lions rallied for a 22-21 win over the Atlanta Falcons at Wembley Stadium but were unimpressed with the field conditions with multiple players saying it was 'chewed up.'
Ross compares London game to Pro Bowl: Lions receiver Jeremy Ross compared the atmosphere at Wembley Stadium to the Pro Bowl. Ross cited the multitude of different jerseys in the crowd.
Fairley suffers knee injury: It wasn't all good news for the Lions as defensive tackle Nick Fairley went down with a knee injury and did not return. Fairley had to be helped off the field supported by trainers.
Green Bay Packers
Rodgers injures hamstring, will play Week 10: Aaron Rodgers suffered a hamstring injury in Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints. Packers fans, breathe easy: Rodgers insists the injury isn't serious and he'll be ready for the Nov. 9 game against the Chicago Bears.
Packers' run defense continues to struggle: Green Bay's run defense has been the team's main weakness this season, ranking dead last in rushing yards allowed per game. No immediate solutions were offered and the Packers need to figure out this problem quickly.
Packers issue radios to fans at Lambeau Field: The Packers' fan base is known for their undying loyalty and, in turn, the team has equipped some season-ticket holders with radios to use during games at Lambeau Field.
Chicago Bears
Houston injures himself celebrating: Down 48-23 to the New England Patriots, Bears defensive end Lamarr Houston celebrated a fourth-quarter sack by leaping in the air. Houston was carted off the field clutching his leg and the injury appears to be serious as he will undergo an MRI on Monday.
Bears have no answer for Gronkowski: The Bears prepared for Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski but it had no effect on the game's outcome. Gronkowski torched the Bears' defense for nine catches, 149 yards and three touchdowns in a 51-23 rout.
Worst first half in Bears history: The Chicago Bears have been in business since 1919; they've never started a game so poorly in their franchise history, allowing 38 points to the Patriots after two quarters.
Minnesota Vikings
Patterson dismisses foot injury: Following Sunday's 19-13 overtime win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, receiver Cordarrelle Patterson was wearing a walking boot. However, Patterson dismissed the injury as 'nothing serious.'
Barr seals OT victory for Vikings: Rookie Anthony Barr was Sunday's hero, stripping Austin Seferian-Jenkins of the ball in overtime and returning the fumble for the game-winning touchdown. The Vikings selected Barr with the ninth overall pick in 2014 and he's improving rapidly.
Bridgewater continues to improve: Teddy Bridgewater was expected to slowly progress as the Vikings starter and showed signs of improvement in Sunday's victory. Bridgewater went 24-for-42 for 241 yards and a touchdown against the Buccaneers.