NFC NORTH

The NFC North is very interesting with the every team having a winning record. 

Packers lead the way with a 3-1-1 record, followed by Lions at 4-2, Bears at 3-2, and Vikings at 3-2. 

Green Bay's defense is giving up 12 points...in the fourth quarter! The Packers are also averaging 7.5 penalties per game.

The Vikings are giving up 132.2 rushing yards per game. JJ McCarthy's completion percentage needs to improve (if he takes back the starting QB1 job from Carson Wentz).

The Lions defense is letting their opponents convert 40% of their third downs. The Detroit defense also gives up a touchdown once their opponent gets in the red zone 66.7% of the time.

Bears are averaging 1 turnover per game. Chicago's defense is giving up about 30 points per game as well.

Things these teams need to clean up to separate the pretenders from the contenders. 

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