The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL 2025 NFC North preview
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Aug 26, 2025 The NFC North is buzzing with anticipation for the 2025 season! Discussions highlight the Detroit Lions' offseason moves and their revamped defense. The Minnesota Vikings face quarterback challenges with newcomer JJ McCarthy, while their roster undergoes significant changes. The Green Bay Packers are looking strong with key additions, but consistency remains a concern. The Chicago Bears, under new coaching, aim to bolster their defense. Excitement brews as all four teams strive for supremacy in a fiercely competitive division!
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Lions Defense Can Be Elite If Healthy
- The Lions could have one of the league's best defenses if healthy thanks to top-tier talent at multiple levels.
- Aiden Hutchinson and Brian Branch provide defensive building blocks that let a coordinator be more creative.
Use Free Agency To Hedge Draft Risk
- Cover yourself in free agency when draft successors are injured or unproven to avoid scrambling later.
- The Lions' DJ Reed signing is a patience-saver after Ennis Rakestraw's injury and improves continuity.
Lions Interior Line Is The Biggest Swing
- The Lions' interior offensive line changes are the season's main swing point because they affect run game and play-action efficiency.
- Replacing Frank Ragnow with Glasgow and two new guards introduces volatility to an otherwise elite unit.