5 bold predictions for Packers, the NFC North in 2019

1. Packers will win the NFC North

And with the Bears not making the playoffs, it’s the Packers that go on to regain first place in the NFC North. For a team that has missed the postseason two years running and finished on just six victories last season, this would be a big jump.

But for Packers fans, it’s understandable to be excited after what looks to be a very good offseason with many positions of need addressed and a new offensive-minded head coach hired. I’m so optimistic about this season that I wrote an article with five reasons why the Packers will win the NFC North, covering the improvements made in the offseason, particularly on defense, as well as a favorable schedule.

But like we’ve seen for over a decade, Aaron Rodgers is the Packers’ X-Factor, and when he is at his best (final six games of the 2016 season), there’s very little any defense can do.

A few years ago, predicting the Packers will win the NFC North wouldn’t be considered bold. Maybe it still isn’t all that bold. But after two disappointing seasons, winning a competitive division with a new head coach would be a huge step up.

Do you have any bold predictions for the division in 2019?