NFC North

1. Green Bay Packers

Regardless of what happens this season, this will be QB Aaron Rodgers’ last year in Green Bay. Get your popcorn ready.

2. Minnesota Vikings

The window is just about shut for this team to be serious contenders. QB Kirk Cousins cannot start this season like he did in 2020.

3. Chicago Bears

The front office admitted they made a mistake drafting QB Mitch Trubisky and traded up to select QB Justin Fields. Whom they believe will help keep their jobs…I mean get to the playoffs.

4. Detroit Lions

Their house was cleaned from top to bottom. There will be growing pains this season, but the structure is in place.

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Week 12 Review of the NFL

Can They Do It?

Can the Cleveland Browns actually clinch a playoff spot? For the first time since 2002 and for only the second time since their return in 1999. This year will be the third time since 1999 that they have had a winning record. Continue reading →

Week 8 Review of the NFL

Mid-Season Report

We have arrived at the halfway point of the NFL season. Here’s a brief rundown of who are contenders, outsiders and are planning for next season. Continue reading →

Week 1 Review of the NFL

Impressive Sir

Normally after the first week of games I’m looking at what the contenders did or didn’t do for their first game. This year is a little different in that there were two upsets that I have to highlight. Continue reading →

NFC North

1. Green Bay Packers

Yes, they were 13-3 last year, but they overachieved. As long as QB Aaron Rodgers stays healthy they will remain contenders.

2. Minnesota Vikings

The defense has been overhauled with many departures, but head coach Mike Zimmer has a good scheme that has stood the test of time.

3. Chicago Bears

Even if they decide at some point to make a change at QB they won’t be any better than a .500 team.

4. Detroit Lions

Head coach Matt Patricia hasn’t improved this team since being hired 3 seasons ago and GM Bob Quinn won’t survive either with another losing season. Continue reading →