Divisional Previews 2011 – NFC North August 24th Update

In fantasy football, it would be no surprise for a fan of any team in the NFC North to pass on a rival player from another NFC team in a fantasy draft. In 2010, the NFC North became one of the league’s strongest divisions, and the home of the Super Bowl Champion Packers. Continue reading

Divisional Previews 2011 – NFC North August 24th Update – Green Bay Packers

Now that the Packers have returned to their elite status, Packer fans want, need, and even crave another Vince Lombardi trophy after finishing 10-6 in 2010. The Packers dominated their opponents at home (7-1) but had their share of problems on the road (3-5). Continue reading

Divisional Previews 2011 – NFC North August 24th Update – Chicago Bears

The Bears finished 11-5 in 2010 (5-3 at home, 6-2 on the road) and dominated the division at 5-1. This was despite the fact that the Bears’ offense struggled in some games, and Jay Cutler was sacked 52 times. (See earlier preview.)  The Bears are the poster-child for the adage that “defense wins football games.” Continue reading

Divisional Previews 2011 – NFC North August 24th Update – Detroit Lions

The Lions finished 2010 with a record of 6-10. While solid playing at home (4-4), the Lions struggled on the road (2-6) and playing against their division foes (2-4). Even though the Lions struggled last season rushing, and defending the rush, Continue reading

Divisional Previews 2011 – NFC North August 24th Update – Minnesota Vikings

Before free agency, it felt like the Vikings were a long way from the team they were before Brett Favre, when they won the division without him. With the Vikings offense struggling, the Vikings defense struggled, especially against the pass. Continue reading

Divisional Previews 2011 – NFC North – Minnesota Vikings

It feels like the Vikings are long way from the team they were before Brett Favre, when they won the division without him. Despite still having an elite defense and the best running back in the NFC, Continue reading

Divisional Previews 2011 – NFC North – Detroit Lions

The Lions finished 2010 with a record of 6-10. While solid playing at home (4-4), the Lions struggled on the road (2-6) and playing against their division foes (2-4). Even though the Lions Continue reading

Divisional Previews 2011 – NFC North – Chicago Bears

The Bears finished 11-5 in 2010 (5-3 at home, 6-2 on the road) and dominated the division at 5-1. This was despite the fact that the Bears’ offense struggled at times, and Jay Cutler was sacked 52 Continue reading

Divisional Previews 2011 – NFC North – Green Bay Packers

Now that the Packers have returned to their elite status, Packer fans want, need, and even crave another Vince Lombardi trophy after finishing 10-6 in 2010. The Packers dominated their opponents at home (7-1) but had their share of problems Continue reading