What is the NFL's best division? Let's debate!

Across the board, our NFL writers were in agreement that the kings of the NFL lie in the North.

Which North is the question.

In projecting the NFL's best division for 2024, we were split almost evenly between the AFC North, a long-standing divisional powerhouse, and the resurgent NFC North. Formerly the black-and-blue division, the NFC North has a ton of young, physical talent that looks ready to contend now and in the future. The AFC North are the incumbents used to that physical brand of football both in the recent past and still in the present.

Does the NFC North have a case to overthrow the current regime? Let's lay it all out with an old-fashioned debate. Carmen Vitali and Greg Auman will do the honors.

The case for the NFC North

Let's be clear that in arguing between the two North divisions, in particular, we're splitting hairs. Both the AFC North and the NFC North are going to be extremely tough (and extremely fun) divisions to watch this season and beyond.

For argument's sake, though, let's split those hairs.

While the NFC North isn't as established as a powerhouse division as of late, if we're looking into a crystal ball, I bet we see that it will be for many years to come. It already has the Green Bay Packers, who have yet again seamlessly transitioned to another franchise quarterback, and this time, he helped the youngest team in the league to the playoffs in his first year as starter. The Packers have so much faith in Jordan Love that they made him the highest-paid player in the league, tied with Joe Burrow and Trevor Lawrence.

The other 2023 playoff team in the division was the Detroit Lions, who have suddenly become the team to beat after making it to the NFC title game. They, too, have a young yet