The NFC North produced three playoff teams last season. The Detroit Lions went 15-2, defeating the Minnesota Vikings (14-3) on the last day of the regular season to claim the division title, and the Green Bay Packers won 11 games to get in as a wild card. But just like the 5-12 Chicago Bears , none won a playoff game.
The division race might be even tighter this season, with all four teams boasting solid rosters, but each also having question marks.
The Lions are the favorite at +150, followed by the Packers (+260) and Vikings (+300), but even the Bears (+450) are well within shouting distance.
How will things play out? Here are the season-long odds for the AFC North teams and our favorite bets.
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