Predicting the NFC North Standings in 2015: Pre-Training Camp Edition

Predicting the NFC North Standings in 2015: Pre-Training Camp Edition

By Bill Zimmerman

July 24, 2015

Predicting the NFC North Standings in 2015: Pre- Training Camp Edition

Aaron Rodgers Green Bay Packers — The Green Bay Packers appear poised to make a run at the Super Bowl this year, but the NFC North is a division with plenty of talent that could give the Packers fits. How will the division shake out? Here's a prediction for the 2015 NFC North standings.

The Green Bay Packers appear poised to make a run at the Super Bowl this year, but the NFC North is a division with plenty of talent that could give the Packers fits. How will the division shake out? Here's a prediction for the 2015 NFC North standings.

4. Chicago Bears, 7-9

Alshon Jeffery Chicago Bears

4. Chicago Bears, 7-9

Alshon Jeffery Chicago Bears — The Bears will show improvement under John Fox, but he's not a miracle worker. The Bears have a lot of depth concerns all over the field, their secondary is still very suspect and Jay Cutler is always a question mark at QB. They'll be more competitive, but they aren't ready to compete for the playoffs.

The Bears will show improvement under John Fox, but he's not a miracle worker. The Bears have a lot of depth concerns all over the field, their secondary is still very suspect and Jay Cutler is always a question mark at QB. They'll be more competitive, but they aren't ready to compete for the playoffs.

3. Detroit Lions, 9-7

Matthew Stafford Detroit Lions

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3. Detroit Lions, 9-7

Matthew Stafford Detroit Lions — The Lions are going to realize that you can't lose your defensive line and not have issues. Their defense will still be a very good unit, but not quite as dominant. On offense, Matthew Stafford still has to prove that he can take the next step as an NFL QB, and Calvin Johnson must prove that he's not on the backside of his career.

The Lions are going to realize that you can't lose your defensive line and not have issues. Their defense will still be a very good unit, but not quite as dominant. On offense, Matthew Stafford still has to prove that he can take the next step as an NFL QB, and Calvin Johnson must prove that he's not on the backside of his career.

2. Minnesota Vikings, 10-6

Washington Redskins v Minnesota Vikings Mike Zimmer

2. Minnesota Vikings, 10-6

Washington Redskins v Minnesota Vikings Mike Zimmer — Mike Zimmer proved in year one he is a legit NFL head coach. Their defensive unit is going to be top five in the league, and on offense, Teddy Bridgewater should make strides while Adrian Peterson is out to prove he's still the best back in football. They will be right there in Week 17 competing for a Wild Card spot.

Mike Zimmer proved in year one he is a legit NFL head coach. Their defensive unit is going to be top five in the league, and on offense, Teddy Bridgewater should make strides while Adrian Peterson is out to prove he's still the best back in football. They will be right there in Week 17 competing for a Wild Card spot.

1. Green Bay Packers, 12-4

Aaron Rodgers Eddie Lacy Green Bay Packers

1. Green Bay Packers, 12-4

Aaron Rodgers Eddie Lacy Green Bay Packers — Is Aaron Rodgers under center? Yes? Then there's no reason to think the Packers aren't the best team in the division and maybe the conference. Their defense is only average, but Rodgers leads the most lethal attack in the entire NFL. The Pack have their sights set on San Francisco this February.

Is Aaron Rodgers under center? Yes? Then there's no reason to think the Packers aren't the best team in the division and maybe the conference. Their defense is only average, but Rodgers leads the most lethal attack in the entire NFL. The Pack have their sights set on San Francisco this February.

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