In the second part of the NFC North positional previews, the defenses of the Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears go under the microscope.
Minnesota led the division in expected points added on defense in 2024, ranking second in the NFL, followed by Green Bay in fifth, Chicago in 11th and Detroit in 12th, making all four defenses above average NFL units by that metric.
But who is best set up for success in 2025? Here’s a look at each position group individually:
Defensive interior
As is the case at several positions, the Packers can make a strong claim for the deepest group of interior defenders compared to their peers in the North.