Lions beat reporters Nolan Bianchi and Richard Silva take a look at Ben Johnson’s Chicago Bears and whether the former Lions’ offensive coordinator can finish ahead of Detroit in the NFC North.

Last year, Detroit won the division with a 15-2 record ahead of fourth-place Chicago (5-12).

Previous Gritiron Gang episodes

â–¶ Can improved Packers finally finish ahead of Lions?

â–¶ Can Vikings leapfrog Lions for division title?

â–¶ Nolan, Rich discuss Ragnow’s retirement, O-line options

â–¶ OTAs preview, Aidan Hutchinson’s comeback

â–¶ Nolan, Rich review draft, project 53-man roster

â–¶ Instant analysis of Lions’ four draft picks on Day 3

â–¶ Instant analysis of Day 2 picks Ratledge, TeSlaa

â–¶ Instant analysis of first-round pick Tyleik Williams

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