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2018 NFC North preview: Ranking the defensive lines

We’re halfway through our NFC North positional rankings and thus far, teams have been all over the place. While the Packers rank atop everyone at quarterback and tight end, they’re dead-last at wide receiver and running backs. The Lions reign supreme at receiver and are second in the division at quarterback and offensive line, but are stuck at the bottom at tight end. To catch up on the offensive rankings, click below.

Now it’s time to move onto the defense. Let’s start with the backbone of every good defense: The defensive line.

Note: Each team’s top six defensive linemen were listed, but their entire depth was considered in these rankings.