Packers: Power ranking NFC North position groups in 2022 season

Wide receivers/tight ends

1. Vikings

Minnesota’s receiving corps should be one of the best in the league. Justin Jefferson is a top-five wide receiver in the NFL, and Adam Thielen is an excellent number two. The Vikings recently traded for former first-round pick Jalen Reagor, and they also have tight end Irv Smith Jr. coming back from injury this season.

2. Lions

Detroit has plenty of receiving talent, especially when first-round pick Jameson Williams returns from injury. Amon-Ra St. Brown had an excellent rookie season, and the Lions also added D.J. Chark in free agency. They also have Josh Reynolds providing depth.

T.J. Hockenson is the best tight end in the NFC North.

3. Packers

The Packers lost Davante Adams, leaving some uncertainty at wide receiver. Allen Lazard needs to prove he’s ready to be the WR1. Sammy Watkins, Romeo Doubs, and Christian Watson could have excellent seasons, but we’ll have to see. Doubs and Watson are unproven.

Getting tight end Robert Tonyan back from injury will help. He is a reliable target for Aaron Rodgers.

4. Bears

Outside of Darnell Mooney, the Bears don’t have much at the wide receiver position. Cole Kmet is a solid tight end. The Bears haven’t done enough to help second-year quarterback Justin Fields this offseason.