Whether it’s a young QB taking the reigns or a standout 2023 that put you in contention, the NFC North has a reason for each team to be excited in 2024. Could any of these teams potentially see one of their own in the running for a league award by the end of the NFL season? Who has the best shot of winning an award on each NFC North team in 2024?
This includes Most Valuable Player, Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Offensive Rookie of the Year, Defensive Rookie of the Year, Comeback Player of the Year, and Coach of the Year.
Every NFC North Team’s Best Shot at an Award This NFL Season
Chicago Bears: Caleb Williams, Offensive Rookie of the Year
The stars have lined up perfectly for the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner and 2024 NFL Draft No. 1 overall pick to deliver an immediate impact.
Caleb Williams has two 1,000-yard receivers to throw to in DJ Moore and Keenan Allen. Meanwhile, Cole Kmet is a 50-catch threat at tight end. Williams even has Shane Waldron as his offensive coordinator — who’s worked with Pro Bowlers Geno Smith and Jared Goff. The arrow points up for Williams’ OROY hopes.
Detroit Lions: Aidan Hutchinson, Defensive Player of the Year
Judging by his 2023 production, it won’t be long before Aidan Hutchinson takes to the podium and accepts his NFL Defensive Player of the Year award.
He already has 21 career sacks and has yet to miss a single regular-season game, so he’s in a great position to snatch DPOY in his third season.
Green Bay Packers: Jordan Love, Most Valuable Player
Was last season a glimpse of things to come from Jordan Love?
Now fully entrenched as the franchise QB moving forward, a continued upward trajectory for Love will allow him to join franchise legends Aaron Rodgers and Brett Favre as MVP winners.
Minnesota Vikings: Justin Jefferson, Comeback Player of the Year
This prediction will hinge on who becomes the full-time starter between Sam Darnold or rookie J.J. McCarthy.
But regardless of who’s behind center, it’ll be considered a cardinal sin to ignore the All-Pro Justin Jefferson as he returns from an injury-plagued 2023.