This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/bears/onsi as NFC North standings see massive shakeup after Bears’ heart-stopping win over Vikings. The Chicago Bears are testing every Bears fan's heart health this season.

Ryan Poles was never wrong; he was just early. It's been nearly four years since the Chicago Bears general manager made the bold proclamation during his opening press conference about his team taking the NFC North and never giving it back, a statement that became a punchline for fans over the last few years amidst numerous losing streaks.

A wild Week 11 has the Chicago Bears in sole possession of first place in the division under first-year head coach Ben Johnson. The last time Chicago was in first place this late in a season was 2018, the last time the Bears won the NFC North.

The Bears forced the Vikings into two turnovers, extending their league-leading turnover margin and continuing to prove they're not the same outfit we've seen over the last few years. Chicago improved to 7-3 and will host the Pittsburgh Steelers next week.

How does it feel, football fans, to see the often hopeless Bears put that shoe on somebody else’s foot for a change?

The Green Bay Packers improved their playoff standing with a win over the New York Giants, but only slightly. Meanwhile, the Lions are currently out.