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Jeffery Simmons outpaces Micah Parsons and 4 more 2nd half NFC North predictions

Here are five bold NFC North predictions for the second half of the season, including Chicago Bears' Jeffery Simmons outperforming Micah Parsons.

By Anthony Miller · Bear Goggles On

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 1:00 PM

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Writer Anthony Miller predicts five bold outcomes for the NFC North, including Jeffery Simmons outpacing Micah Parsons in sacks.
The writer predicts the Chicago Bears will win the NFC North division title with a 13-4 record in Week 17.
Miller argues the Green Bay Packers will collapse against a difficult remaining schedule and miss the postseason.

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Writer Anthony Miller makes five bold predictions for the NFC North's second half, arguing the Chicago Bears will win the division with a 13-4 record and that newly acquired Jeffery Simmons will outpace Micah Parsons in sacks. Entering Week 9, the Minnesota Vikings lead the division at 6-1, followed by the Bears at 6-2, Detroit Lions at 5-2, and Green Bay Packers at 5-3.

Miller also predicts the Vikings will falter but barely reach the postseason, while the Packers will miss the playoffs entirely due to a difficult remaining schedule. Additionally, the writer expects Bears running back D'Andre Swift to finish with more rushing touchdowns than Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs.

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Jeffery Simmons outpaces Micah Parsons and 4 more 2nd half NFC North predictions

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