The potential of the divisional opponents
The Packers looked like they didn’t get better through the draft, but I highly doubt they got worse. The team was 13-3 last season and Green Bay’s front seven handled Minnesota’s offensive line in 2019.
Not only that, but the Vikings let an offensive lineman go in the offseason: guard Josh Kline. Minnesota drafted Ezra Cleveland, who might be good enough to play tackle right away, but it’s hard to say whether the Vikings’ offensive line truly got better. Green Bay will be a tough matchup once again.
Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky struggled in 2019, but Chicago added Nick Foles in the offseason. I’m not willing to rule out the Bears winning the division with improved play at quarterback and on special teams.
The Lions almost certainly got better through the draft. The team added Jeff Okudah, a shutdown corner from Ohio State. Detroit also took D’Andre Swift, a running back out of Georgia who could possibly add a different dimension to the offense. I don’t think the NFC North will be a cakewalk.