The NFC North is full of young talent that can help you win in fantasy football this year. But who are the top players for each team? You can check that out below, and also find out the top fantasy asset for every NFL team at this link.
Who Is the Top Fantasy Player on Each NFC North Team?
Chicago Bears: WR DJ Moore
For much of the past decade, the Bears have been a fantasy wasteland. There would be a couple of guys on the fantasy radar, even the occasional early-round pick. However, never has there been the embarrassment of riches that there are heading into the 2024 season.
It wouldn’t be a shock if Keenan Allen, Rome Odunze, or even Caleb Williams wound up being Chicago’s top fantasy player. Right now, though, the title belongs to DJ Moore.
Last year’s overall WR9 is coming off the best season of his career. Moore averaged 16.9 fantasy ppg with Justin Fields and Tyson Bagent as his quarterbacks on an offense that was run first.
Although there’s the obvious massive increase in target competition, the QB upgrade and the shift in offensive philosophy should offset it. Moore is very much deserving of being the first Bears player selected in fantasy drafts.
Detroit Lions: WR Amon-Ra St. Brown
Here’s a team with no shortage of elite fantasy options. Jahmyr Gibbs is the consensus overall RB4, and Sam LaPorta is the overall TE1. In most instances, either one would be the top fantasy option on his respective team.
With that said, it’s clearly Amon-Ra St. Brown. The Lions’ WR1 has improved every year of his career, culminating in an average of 20.7 fantasy points per game last season and finishing as the WR4 overall.
St. Brown is a consensus top-five pick amongst wide receivers this season and well deserving of being drafted in the top half of Round 1.
Green Bay Packers: RB Josh Jacobs
The Packers have no shortage of offensive weapons, either. In deeper leagues, we may see as many as nine Green Bay players get drafted. Regardless of league size, though, the first Packer to go will always be Josh Jacobs.
The former Raider is coming off the least efficient season of his career. His 3.5 yards per carry and 13.9 fantasy points per game both marked career lows. There are certainly reasons to be concerned.
Jacobs really only has had one good season (2022), and the Packers have not been secretive about their desire to use a committee. Nevertheless, Jacobs is the heavy favorite to lead it and is deserving of being the first Packer taken in fantasy drafts.
Minnesota Vikings: WR Justin Jefferson
Last year’s consensus WR1 overall disappointed fantasy managers. However, it had nothing to do with Justin Jefferson’s talent. He strained his hamstring in Week 5, sidelining him until Week 14.
When on the field, Jefferson was his typical elite self. He averaged 20.2 fantasy ppg and reached 1,000 receiving yards in just 10 games.
This season, Jefferson’s draft stock is slightly down due to Kirk Cousins’ departure. While Jefferson obviously won’t be as good with lesser QB play, he’s too talented to fail. It’s hard to envision any scenario outside of injury where he’s not the Vikings’ top fantasy asset this season.