Time to take our weekly spin through the state of the NFC North Division and link to the latest storylines.Through eight weeks, here's how the standings stack up (top tiebreakers are head-to-head and division record):1. MINNESOTA (7-1)Where they stand: Sunday's 38-26 victory over the Packers at Lambeau Field gave the Vikings a comfortable 2 1/2-game lead, plus the tiebreaker over Green Bay, entering their bye week. Rookie Percy Harvin continued to make a big impact, while veteran QB B...