As division rivals, Johnson's Bears will face Campbell's Lions twice a year, starting with Sunday's matchup at Ford Field.

Week 1 of the regular season is here, so it's time for a quick offseason refresher and Week 1 preview for all four teams in the NFC North: 2024 record: 15-2 (division champions) Week 1 opponent: at Green Bay, Sept. 7, 4:25 p.m. (CBS) 2025 strength of schedule: T-2nd (165-124 opponent record last season & includes 11 2024 playoff teams)

On this episode of "1st & North," Lou Canellis and NFC North insiders recap all the key storylines from Week 1, including J.J. McCarthy's 4th quarter heroics, Caleb Williams showing flashes of hope but struggling in the second half,

With the NFC north all playing each other in Week 1, Trysta Krick and Drew Dinsick react to the odds of NFC North Champions and stress the need to wait for more division results before jumping on the Packers or Vikings.

The Green Bay Packers instantly became the favorite in the NFC North last week when they acquired All-Pro pass rusher Micah Parsons and gifted him a $186 million contract.

Pro Football Rumors takes a look at NFC North items, including Packers DC Jeff Hafley's head coaching candidacy, Adam Thielen, and Tate Ratledge.

Opting to point out the Vikings as divisional favorites is not only biased but disrespectful to what went down in Week 1. The NFC North is the Packers' division to lose until someone proves otherwise, and anyone who watched last week knows it's obvious.

The Packers are fresh off a decisive rout of the rival Detroit Lions, confirming themselves as new favorites in the competitive NFC North. The Commanders, meanwhile, had little trouble cruising past the rival New York Giants in their own season opener, even prompting Big Blue faithful to question their club's quarterback decisions.