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1 bold prediction for all 32 teams in 2023

By Mike Phillips

QB Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
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Dan Campbell, Detroit Lions
Dan Campbell, Detroit Lions. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images) /

Detroit Lions’ Bold Prediction – The Lions Run Away With The NFC North

While their draft strategy was a bit questionable, Detroit has set themselves up as the team to beat in the NFC North. The Lions were one of the scariest teams in the NFL in the second half of 2022, going 8-2 after Halloween to go from 1-6 to 9-8 and missed the postseason on a tiebreaker.

Dan Campbell’s team also proved its worth against the NFC North’s best teams, blowing out the Vikings at home and knocking out the Aaron Rodgers-led Packers in Week 18 when Green Bay had a playoff spot on the line. The Packers are now turning things over to Jordan Love while Minnesota hasn’t significantly improved its awful defense, making Detroit the clear favorites to win the division.

The Lions have the NFC North’s best defense, which should go a long way toward making the playoffs, and an explosive offense capable of outscoring anyone in football. The argument can also be made that the Lions are the only team in the division to make significant improvements, which could create meaningful separation in the NFC North.

The Lions haven’t won a division title since 1993, when Barry Sanders was in his prime. Campbell will look to turn back the clock as Detroit runs away with the NFC North and Ford Field hosts its first playoff game involving its home team.

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