Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers ended their monthslong feud Tuesday when the "Jeopardy!" host and All-Pro quarterback reported for work. As illogical as it sounds — a three-time MVP making (probably) one last run at a Super Bowl with their division rival — that’s good news for the Detroit Lions.
Rodgers’ presence makes the Packers the prohibitive favorite in the NFC North and eliminates one potential shortcut the Lions could take in what should be a thorough rebuild.
If the Lions somehow manage to compete for a division title and playoff berth this fall, it will be on their own merit, not by backdooring their way into contention because of the drama going on across Lake Michigan.