The NFC North, in particular, promises plenty of intrigue this year, with the Vikings entering a make-or-break year for Kirk Cousins, the Bears adding a new franchise quarterback and the Lions kicking off a full rebuild.
But San Francisco has had the Packers’ number before, and Kyle Shanahan now has even more weaponry — not to mention a healthier defense — at his disposal.
If, however, it’s Jordan Love or someone else under center starting in Week 1, well, the Packers still have the division’s top roster, but they could easily fall behind a team like the Vikings, if not even farther down the North standings.