NFL Preview: NFC North

Next, let's take a look at a division that could produce two playoff teams this season: The NFC North. The return of a future Hall of Fame quarterback, the addition of a former Patriots coach, and the last-place team making some additions could make for an interesting division race.

• Team(s) to Beat: Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers: Both teams are getting upgrades at the quarterback position. Minnesota just inked Kirk Cousins to an $84 million deal and Green Bay will be getting Aaron Rodgers back. The Packers don't have many offensive weapons aside from Rodgers, though. Therefore, it should be a good bet that Minnesota wins the division this year.
  
• Sleeper: Detroit Lions: The Lions got New England's defensive mastermind Matt Patricia as their head coach. Patricia's bringing his own system over to Detroit in hopes of emulating the Patriot Way in the Motor City. If the Lions can get improved offensive line play and finally get a running game going, they could be in the playoff mix come December.
  
• Cellar Dweller: Chicago Bears: Chicago is riding on many things to go right to be a good team this season. One of them is Kevin White finally being the receiver the Bears hoped for. He's having a good mini camp so far, so Chicago hopes that'll translate to on-field success. Allen Robinson has been added to add more playmakers to Chicago's offense.