Discussion: How many NFC North teams will make the playoffs?

The NFC North is the hottest division in football right now, and it’s not particularly close. Not only does every team have a winning record, but, miraculously, all four teams lead the NFL in point differential. No, really. It’s true.

1. Minnesota Vikings: +63 point differential
2. Detroit Lions: +60
3. Chicago Bears: +47
4. Green Bay Packers: +41
5. Buffalo Bills: +39

As our own Al Karsten points out, it goes even beyond that. The four NFC North teams also lead the NFL in takeaways per game:

Not only are all four NFC North teams in the Top 4 in the NFL in point differential, they’re also Top 4 in takeaways/game:
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