The NFC North enters the 2025 season with heightened expectations and improved competition.
NFL analyst Peter Schrager recently shared his perspective, suggesting that three of the four teams have a legitimate shot at making the playoffs.
“I think the NFC North has an argument, and you could pick your permutation of those four teams. I saw a lot of people high on the [Chicago] Bears. I would be interested in that because of Ben Johnson, but I don’t think they’re in that same conversation just yet with those other three teams. I think the [Green Bay] Packers, [Minnesota] Vikings and the [Detroit] Lions could all be playoff teams this year,” Schrager said on “The Pat McAfee Show.”
„I think the Packers, Vikings, and Lions will all be playoff teams..
I don’t think the Bears are in that conversation just yet“ ~ @PSchrags #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/pvXztNGVre
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) September 2, 2025
The Packers have strengthened their roster through key acquisitions.
Adding All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons and first-round wide receiver Matthew Golden gives them weapons on both sides of the ball.
The Lions face some uncertainty after losing coordinators to head coaching positions elsewhere, including Johnson to the Bears.
However, their core remains intact with quarterback Jared Goff leading an offense that features running backs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery.
The Vikings have placed their trust in quarterback J.J. McCarthy and expect to stay competitive while building around their first-year starter.
The Bears look to build momentum with offseason moves, but most analysts agree that they are improving but have not yet reached the level needed to compete for the title.
Every matchup carries significant postseason implications, making this one of the most compelling divisions to follow throughout the campaign.
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