As the NFL prepares for the 2025 season, the New York Giants face the most challenging strength of schedule, with six playoff teams on their home slate. The Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles also have grueling matchups, with each slated to encounter numerous playoff contenders from the previous season. Predictions for Thanksgiving matchups are underway, with the Lions possibly hosting the Vikings and the Cowboys potentially facing the Commanders or Chiefs. In the wake of the draft, new QB-WR/TE tandems are emerging, including Jordan Love with Matthew Golden and Savion Williams, Baker Mayfield with Emeka Egbuka, and Caleb Williams with Colston Loveland and Luther Burden. The offseason has been fruitful for NFC North teams, all earning solid grades, emphasizing improvements in key areas ahead of the coming season.