4 Burning Questions in the NFC North
According to the oddsmakers, the Green Bay Packers are the team to beat in the NFC North whereas the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears are positioned as longshots. While our top-rated U.S. sportsbooks slot the Minnesota Vikings in their own tier, they remain a distant second behind the Packers.
Here are the division odds at Caesars Sportsbook, DraftKings Sportsbook, and FanDuel Sportsbook, followed by a burning question for each team in the NFC North.
NFC North Division Odds
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Green Bay Packers
While back-to-back MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers inked a monster contract extension in the offseason, it might actually be the defense leading the Packers to a division title in 2022.
Green Bay will surely miss wide receiver Davante Adams, but Rodgers and the one-two punch of Aaron Jones and AJ Dillion out of the backfield should pack ample firepower.
Do the Pack have the talent to grab the No. 1 seed in the NFC and earn a bye through the Super Wild Card Weekend?
Minnesota Vikings
It was a lackluster offseason in Minnesota, and the Vikings look nearly identical on both sides of the ball. Quarterback Kirk Cousins’ mediocrity is symbolic of the team’s 2022 outlook, and another middling season is likely.
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However, a quick peek at the schedule, and a 2-3 start is also in play with three divisional games in there.
What do oddsmakers see in the Vikings to list them with the second shortest odds to win the NFC North?
Detroit Lions
There’s a lot of reason for optimism in Detroit. The Lions added two game-changing talents in the 2022 NFL Draft with the selections of defensive end Aiden Hutchinson and wide receiver Jameson Williams.
Many will point out quarterback Jared Goff’s shortcomings, but he’s experienced enough to lead the offense to wins in a game-manager role. Plus, the Lions are still in the midst of a rebuild.
Can the Lions expedite the process and take a run at the postseason spot in 2022?
Chicago Bears
Quarterback Justin Fields looked lost as a passer last season as a rookie, and the Bears didn’t make a notable splash to address their lack of talent surrounding him in the draft or free agency.
The offensive line projects to struggle again this season, and Chicago also opted against making any significant upgrade to its defensive personnel.
We all know it’s going to be a long season in the Windy City, but just how many teams in the NFL are worse than the Bears?
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