The 2023 season was a change of pace for the Detroit Lions.
After years of struggling to make it to the playoffs and gaining traction in the NFC North, the Lions finally seemed to figure things out.
Dan Campbell has been a big reason for the team’s cultural shift, and many regard him as one of the best coaches in the league for his impact.
By making it to the NFC Championship, the Lions proved that they are here to play and that they are no longer a bottom feeder in the conference.
While the Lions might have won the division last year, they cannot rest on their laurels, as Bucky Brooks indicated in a recent segment of NFL Total Access.
Brooks said, “This is the year that the Green Bay Packers go and take their crown back because Jordan Love is even more comfortable in Year 2.”
Biggest threat to the @Lions repeating as NFC North champs?
@BuckyBrooks says #GoPackGo
And to the surprise of no one, @adamrank loves #DaBears pic.twitter.com/aTpFagH5Aa— NFL Total Access (@NFLTotalAccess) May 16, 2024
The Packers did fall to the San Francisco 49ers in the divisional round of the playoffs last year, but they made remarkable strides during Love’s first year as their starter.
There was some speculation that he wouldn’t be able to gain any traction in Year 1, but he proved the doubters wrong.
Love has shown that he is here to stay, which could be a sign of trouble for the Lions moving forward.
The Packers are a historically winning organization, and they seem to have a culture that allows winning to be at the forefront.
The NFC North could come down to these teams at the end of the season, making for an exciting divisional race.
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