We're going around the NFC North with our On SI colleagues in Green Bay, Detroit and Chicago to answer two key questions for each team. First, writers were asked what they've learned after the first four games of the season.

After three weeks of the regular season, several rookies are already making their mark in the NFL. Here's an evaluation of each NFC North team's top draft pick, accompanied by a grade based on how they've fared.

Now seems like as good of a time as ever to do a quick check-in with the NFC North. The Detroit Lions, with a 3-1 record, currently sit second in the division and most probably didn’t expect them to be playing second-fiddle to the Minnesota Vikings of all teams.

At the unofficial first quarter mark of the season, the NFC North has shown to potential to be one of the most competitive divisions in football. The Detroit Lions, who were viewed as the favorites entering the season,