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NFC North Reshuffles as Division Remains NFL's Toughest
15 Aug
Summary
- Lions remain division favorites despite coordinator losses
- Bears hire Lions' OC to develop 2024 top pick Caleb Williams
- Chargers lose star defender, Raiders face challenging schedule

As of August 15th, 2025, the NFC North is poised to remain the NFL's most competitive division. The Detroit Lions are favored to win the division for the third consecutive year, but they have faced significant changes to their coaching staff. Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has departed to become the new head coach of the Chicago Bears, while defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn has left for the New York Jets.
Despite these losses, the Lions' win total is set at 10.5, while the Bears, expected to finish last in the division, have a win total line of 8.5. The Bears' hiring of Johnson is a significant move, as he will be tasked with developing 2024 first overall pick Caleb Williams. The Chargers, meanwhile, have lost star edge rusher Joey Bosa and cornerback Asante Samuel Jr., but they remain a talented team expected to compete for a top AFC seed.
The Raiders, on the other hand, face a daunting schedule in the loaded AFC West and are projected to win fewer than 7.5 games, with five to six wins being the most likely outcome. The Lions' schedule is also particularly challenging, with 11 games against playoff teams from the previous season.