Nate Tice & Mina Kimes deep dive on all four teams in the NFC North ahead of the 2026 NFL season. Kicking things off are the defending champion Chicago Bears, who are hoping to build on their momentum with young HC/QB combo Ben Johnson & Caleb Williams.
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The Green Bay Packers are up next, and Nate & Mina break down what needs to happen for Jordan Love & Green Bay to get back to the top of the division this season. The Minnesota Vikings are rolling with Kyler Murray at quarterback to start the season, and Nate gives his thoughts on expectations for Kevin O’Connell’s offense (and a strong defense led by Brian Flores).
Rounding things out, it’s the Detroit Lions. Did they miss their shot at contention a few seasons ago or have they made the right moves to compete for the division again? Nate & Mina finish off with their predictions for the winner of what could be the best division in football (Nate’s pick may surprise you).
(3:25) – Bears deep dive
(26:20) – Packers deep dive
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(47:30) – Vikings deep dive
(1:10:00) – Lions deep dive
CHICAGO, IL – AUGUST 17: Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) runs out of the tunnel before a preseason game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Chicago Bears on August 17, 2024, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Joseph Weiser/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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