NFC NORTH

The NFC North has four good teams. Their combined record is 22-8.

Their record outside their division is 17-3. They beat most teams outside their division. If the playoffs started this week, all four teams would be in the playoffs. 

How good are they?

Minnesota has arguably the best defense, but their offense can't score.

Detroit is the opposite with an explosive offensive, but they have six defensive starters on the PUP list.

Green Bay has the worst run offense and their offensive line is terrible. Jordan Love is leading the league in passing yards though.

Chicago seems like the more complete team with Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson running that offense. They can run and pass plus they have a good defense. The Bears are playing complementary football right now. You saw it when the Bears went into Seattle and beat the defending champs last Monday night. 

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