On Thursday, January 8, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that the Lions “have reached out to former #Dolphins HC Mike McDaniels about their vacant offensive coordinator position, sources say. McDaniel is a top candidate for any open OC job.”

There were numerous headlines throughout the regular season. The NFC North was the only division that saw each team win at least eight games. Other than the NFC West, it’s hard to argue that the NFC North wasn’t the most competitive NFL division.

Chicago captured the NFC North in Ben Johnson’s first season as head coach and will host the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card round, though former coach Eric Mangini cautions against looking too far ahead.

The Detroit Lions have reportedly contacted Mike McDaniel over their offensive coordinator vacancy following his Miami exit.

Bears clinch NFC North after loss to Lions as Caleb Williams leads No. 2 seed into NFL Playoffs in a rare division-title scenario.

How would you rank the NFC North quarterbacks based on their play this season? Our PackersNews reporters share their thoughts.

The Vikings have won heading into the weekend but the rest of the division is up in the air as we do another NFC North mock draft.

The Bears clinched the NFC North title when the Baltimore Ravens beat the Green Bay Packers 41-24 on Saturday night. It's the team's first division championship since 2018. They have the potential to become the NFC's No. 1 seed with victories over the San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Lions and one loss by the Seattle Seahawks.

The Bears finished last in the division each of the previous three seasons under Matt Eberflus, but won it in Ben Johnson's debut season.

The Lions are on the outside of the NFC playoff picture entering Week 16. Here's a look at their playoff chances and scenarios.

The NFL playoff field is set. Here are the first-round matchups and other information to know before the postseason begins Saturday. All times Eastern. No. 7 Green Bay Packers at No. 2 Chicago Bears,