2018 NFC North Preview

Vikings Look Like the Team to Beat in NFC North

pmroczka

September 28, 2018

Our 2018 NFC North preview hub page offers you quick insights into each team in the division, their projected order of finish, and links to each club’s full sports betting preview. Through this page, you’ll get a sound picture of the positives and challenges that define each NFC North club. When you go to an individual team page, focusing on the Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, and Detroit Lions, you’ll have access to a complete analysis of that team.

NFC North- 2017 Season

Despite various challenges last season, the Minnesota Vikings rose to the top of the division. The took the division by winning 13 games. The Detroit Lions were second, a good four games behind the Vikings. The Green Bay Packers simply could not get it together. The Pack struggled to win seven games. The Chicago Bears, who won just five games, lost their last five-of-six.

2018 NFC North Preview: Teams

We offer some quick points to consider when looks at team matchups, pluses and minuses, and possible game outcomes. Of course, as the season develops, make sure you use the most up-to-date information available before making any sports bet.

Chicago Bears

Four straight double-digit loss seasons and last-place finishes
Rookie QB Mitchell Trubisky had a mediocre season at best
Ranked 32nd in passing yard
In year two, RB Jordan Howard was exceptional
WR Allen Robinson added as long-ball pass-catching threat
Defense was solid but not exceptional
Rookie LB Roquan Smith could have immediate impact

Detroit Lions

Offense features massive arm of QB Matthew Stafford
Golden Tate and Marvin Jones are fine receivers
RBs LaGarrette Blount and Kerryon Johnson try to revitalize ground attack
New head coach Matt Patricia attempts to turn defense around
D high points, Darius Slay (8 INTS) and Ezekiel Ansah (12 SCKs), are back
Talented free agent LB Devon Kennard added
Special teams are some of the best in the league

Green Bay Packers

QB Aaron Rodgers age and health are real issues
Rodgers’ backups are worrisome
QBs sacked 51 times in 2017
Rush attack is weak
D is mediocre at best
Quality safety Morgan Burnett and CB Demarious Randall gone
Safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix needs to recapture 2016 Pro Bowl verve

Minnesota Vikings

Cousins is in and Keenum, Bradford, and Bridgewater are out
Wideouts Stefon Diggs and Adam Theielen are awesome offensive weapons
If RB Dalvin Cook stays healthy, he’ll run, run, and run
Five Pro Bowl players on defense
DE Everson Griffen had 13 sacks
Safety Harrison Smith (5 INTs) is best around
Blistering D adds Sheldon Richardson

Projected Order of Finish

Our 2018 NFC North Preview sees the following order of finish:

Minnesota Vikings
Detroit Lions
Green Bay Packers
Chicago Bears

Final Thoughts- 2018 NFC North Preview

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