Despite all of the excitement surrounding the 2025 Chicago Bears, they remain on the outside looking in in the NFC North.

The NFL saved one of its juiciest matchups for the final act of Week 1. Under the primetime lights at Soldier Field, the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears square off in a game that’s more than just another early-season NFC North battle.

With the NFC north all playing each other in Week 1, Trysta Krick and Drew Dinsick react to the odds of NFC North Champions and stress the need to wait for more division results before jumping on the Packers or Vikings.

Week 1 of the regular season is here, so it's time for a quick offseason refresher and Week 1 preview for all four teams in the NFC North: 2024 record: 15-2 (division champions) Week 1 opponent: at Green Bay, Sept. 7, 4:25 p.m. (CBS) 2025 strength of schedule: T-2nd (165-124 opponent record last season & includes 11 2024 playoff teams)

Pro Football Rumors takes a look at NFC North items, including Packers DC Jeff Hafley's head coaching candidacy, Adam Thielen, and Tate Ratledge.

Micah Parsons has changed the NFC North race by himself, according to Charles Woodson. The Hall of Famer said the Packers are now the favorites to win the division thanks to the trade.

Jason Fitz & Caroline Fenton welcome you to Yahoo Sports Daily, where they review & debate the biggest sports stories of the day.

On this episode of "1st & North," Lou Canellis and NFC North insiders recap all the key storylines from Week 1, including J.J. McCarthy's 4th quarter heroics, Caleb Williams showing flashes of hope but struggling in the second half,