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Packers Face Long Odds in NFC North
23 Jun
Summary
- Detroit Lions are NFC North favorites for the upcoming season.
- Green Bay Packers haven't won the division since 2021.
- NFC North is projected as NFL's most competitive division.

The Detroit Lions are projected as the favorites to win the NFC North, with the Green Bay Packers listed second in the odds. Green Bay has not won the division title since 2021, potentially facing their longest drought in nearly three decades. Quarterback Jordan Love highlighted the team's focus on finishing practices and games strong, addressing mental mistakes and slow starts that impacted their performance last season.
The Chicago Bears, last season's division winners, are third in the odds, while the Minnesota Vikings are considered long shots. All four NFC North teams are ranked within the top 10 for conference playoff odds, underscoring the division's expected competitiveness. The Packers have qualified for the playoffs as a wild-card team for the past three seasons and aim for a similar postseason berth.