The Detroit Lions are no longer the NFC North’s punching bag — they’re the team everyone else is chasing. With Dan Campbell’s crew roaring back into contention and Jared Goff leading one of the conference’s most balanced offenses, Detroit looks like a legitimate division powerhouse.
But in a division this unpredictable, no throne stays safe for long. The Minnesota Vikings are still very much in the mix, riding the strong arm of J.J. McCarthy and a defense that’s suddenly finding its bite again. Their recent win over Detroit was more than just an upset — it was a warning shot.
Then there’s Green Bay. The Packers are rebuilding, sure, but Jordan Love has flashes of brilliance, and that young defense can cause problems when it clicks. The Chicago Bears, meanwhile, are the wild card — loaded with young talent and hungry to prove they belong in the conversation again.
Every NFC North matchup now feels like a playoff preview. The Lions have the talent, the culture, and the leadership to stay on top, but history says it’s never that easy.
So the question remains — which NFC North team poses the biggest threat to Detroit’s crown this season?
Who’s Coming for the Crown? The Lions’ Biggest NFC North Threat Revealed
