NFL: Report Card Grades In The NFC North For Week 6

The NFC North finished week six of the 2025 season. Green Bay’s return from BYE saw its offense click for the first time this season. The Lions suffered a loss before their upcoming BYE week, and Chicago saw its first action since week four. Here is a look at team report cards from Week 6.

Chicago Bears Offensive Grade: B+

The offensive line played well, and the team had success in the air and on the ground. Caleb Williams completed 17 of 29 passes for 252 yards and one touchdown. D’Andre Swift was the player of the game. The running back had 108 rushing yards, two catches for 67 yards, and one receiving touchdown.

Chicago Bears Defensive Grade: B+

Chicago’s defense was tough against the run. They held Washington to 124 yards on 31 carries. The Bears sacked Jayden Daniels three times while holding him to 211 yards passing. In the win, the Bears forced three turnovers.

Chicago Bears Overall Grade: B+

The Bears won on a game-winning field goal and showed improvement in running the ball and stopping Washington’s ground attack. Having success running the ball and defending the run have been issues throughout the season. These were points of emphasis during the BYE, and the team carried the improvements during its week six victory.

Detroit Lions Offensive Grade: B

Jared Goff was efficient, completing 23 of 29 passes for 203 yards and two touchdowns. However, Kansas City limited the number of big plays through the air and contained Detroit’s rushing attack. The Chiefs held Detroit to 98 rushing yards on 23 carries. The story of Week 6 was Kansas City’s ability to hold Amon-Ra St. Brown to 45 yards on nine receptions.

Detroit Lions Defensive Grade: B-

Detroit’s defense sacked Patrick Mahomes three times but allowed the Kansas City quarterback to find open players in the end zone. The Lions limited the Chiefs’ rushing attack, but the key to the game was Mahomes’ ability to pass in the red zone. This was one of the few times that Detroit’s defense was unable to force a turnover throughout the game.

Detroit Lions Overall Grade: B

This was a week where the opposing team’s game plan triumphed. Detroit was effective in the air, but Kansas City limited Amon-Ra St. Brown’s ability for big plays and contained the ground game. The Lions’ defense was unable to force a turnover, and their downfall was Patrick Mahomes’ three passing touchdowns on short-yardage throws.

Green Bay Packers Offensive Grade: A

Green Bay’s offense was effective in the air and on the ground. Jordan Love completed 19 of 26 passes for 259 yards and one touchdown. Josh Jacobs led Green Bay’s ground game with 93 yards and two touchdowns, and the Packers finished the game with 153 rushing yards on 33 carries. This was the offensive display the team needed.

Green Bay Packers Defensive Grade: B

Cincinnati’s rushing attack was nonexistent. Green Bay limited Cincinnati to 55 yards on 16 attempts. The Packers’ ability to stop the run saw the Bengals become pass-heavy in the fourth quarter.

Green Bay Packers Overall Grade: A-

Following the BYE, the Packers produced their best offensive performance of the season. The offense clicked, and rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden led the team in receiving. The defense continued its stellar play and is one of the best units in the league.

Minnesota Vikings Offensive Grade: B

Jordan Mason has been a factor in the team’s first five games. He continues to shoulder a larger workload with Aaron Jones on injured reserve. He’s allowed the team to change its game plan with Carson Wentz behind center, following the injury to J.J. McCarthy. Entering week seven, J.J. McCarthy is set to return, and Jordan Mason will lead the team’s ground attack. The offensive line must play better as the team returns to action.

Minnesota Vikings Defensive Grade: C

Minnesota has excelled at defending the pass but struggles to stop the run. The ability to contain the run will lead to a more complete defense. Given their division and upcoming schedule, the Vikings will rely on their defense to compete for a playoff berth.

Minnesota Vikings Overall Grade: B-

Head coach Kevin O’Connell had his work cut out for him during the team’s BYE. Minnesota has dealt with offensive line injuries, struggles to contain opposing running backs, and suffered an injury to quarterback J.J. McCarthy. The team welcomes Philadelphia, following their BYE, in week seven.