Rob Hatch is just a 24-year old football fan. He is a certified K-8 teacher in New Jersey, and thinks that, one day, he would like to write columns about the NFL professionally. He writes columns, mock drafts and fantasy analysis for fun, and figured posting on eSports would be a swell thing to do. Some considered this to be the toughest division years ago, but that has faded, bringing the new version of the NFC North into affect. The best defense belongs to the Chicago Bears and that is probably their biggest threat. Detroit has gone through more coaching changes than any team this year hoping to exploit the talent they have, especially on offense. Brett Favre can't do it all himself again for the Green Bay Packers, could this be the year Aaron Rodgers gets a shot? Minnesota once again has a crowded backfield and it's pick and choose as to whom you want on your fantasy squad. Here are the ways to go in fantasy for the NFC North division.
Some considered this to be the toughest division years ago, but that has faded, bringing the new version of the NFC North into affect. The best defense belongs to the Chicago Bears and that is probably their biggest threat. Detroit has gone through more coaching changes than any team this year hoping to exploit the talent they have, especially on offense. Brett Favre can't do it all himself again for the Green Bay Packers, could this be the year Aaron Rodgers gets a shot? Minnesota once again has a crowded backfield and it's pick and choose as to whom you want on your fantasy squad.
Here are the ways to go in fantasy for the NFC North division.
Chicago Bears
Stud: Defense. It's not all Brian Urlacher. Their pass rushers are so underrated, Alex Brown, Tank Johnson, Adewale Ogunleye all contribute. Lange Briggs is a sweet compliment to Urlacher. Nathan Vasher might have been the biggest steal on in the 2004 draft.
Dud: Thomas Jones, RB. Much like his brother, he has talent, but is injury prone and he isn't happy in Chicago. Look for Cedric Benson to take over the starting role during the season.
Sleeper: Mark Bradley, WR.
Detroit Lions
Stud: Roy Williams, WR. He does drop some catch able balls, but has the size, speed and hands to be elite. Look for him to finally break 1,000 yards this year with 10+ scores especially with Mike Martz running the show and a handful of decent quarterbacks to get him the ball.
Dud: Jon Kitna, QB. I like Kitna and he has the most experience out of the three quarterbacks on the squad, but can't expect a quarterback to come into a disastrous offense and fix everything. The offensive line is no help and Josh McCown and Dan Orlovsky are waiting in the wings. Kitna might be decent for half the season, but I don't see him going a full 16 games.
Sleeper: Kevin Jones, RB.
Green Bay Packers
Stud: Donald Driver, WR. Always a consistent player and Brett Favre's favorite target. Javon Walker departing only helps Driver's situation. Quick… Name the Packers other wide receivers.
Dud: Ahman Green, RB. Can't stay healthy anymore and Samkon Gado only posed a bigger problem for Green. It almost looks like his days are very numbered in the Bay.
Sleeper: Marc Boerigter, WR.
Minnesota Vikings
Stud: Troy Williamson, WR. Very tough to decide this one. I'm going to have to go with Troy Williamson. Primed for a big sophomore year. He's the only wide out on this team with the speed to get downfield even if it Brad Johnson getting him the ball.
Dud: Michael Bennett, RB. Another running back by committee team, Bennett, even when healthy doesn't really show the explosiveness he did his first two years. Mewelde Moore carries the load on the third down and Ciatrick Fason looked pretty good on goal-line carries last year. Chester Taylor also has arrived as a free agent and only poses a bigger problem for Michael Bennett.
Sleeper: Ciatrick Fason, RB.