The good news for the NFC North last season was seeing the division-leading Minnesota Vikings bounce back to something like their best, meaning two teams making the play-offs again. AFC: In Review A look through the whole division as we dish out our grades But the post-season did not prove kind to the division, which saw all four teams suffer inconsistent runs, with the Vikings losing a 10-9 heartbreaker to the Seattle Seahawks in wildcard week and the Green Bay Packers going down 26-20 in an overtime thriller against the Arizona Cardinals a week later.There were signs of life from the Chicago Bears but the season ended in a disappointing bottom place, while the Detroit Lions went 7-4 after an 0-5 start but now have to think about life after Calvin Megatron Johnson, who appears set to retire... Minnesota Vikings (11-5) Blair Walshs missed field goal will be the abiding Vikings memory, despite a positive season Major improvements on both sides of the ball saw the Vikings top the standings, a position confirmed in the final week of the season when they went to Green Bay and beat the Packers at Lambeau Field to secure the division.The Vikings drafted really well last April, and three of their younger players - LBs Anthony Barr and Eric Kendricks and WR Stefon Diggs - look like going on to be stars in the NFL, which bodes well for them not falling too far back next season, when they are due to start life in the state-of-the-art US Bank Stadium.Star player: Although the young players were a nice bonus, it was reliable running-back Adrian Peterson who put his disciplinary issues behind him and proved to be the focal point of their offence. Peterson rushed for 1,485 yards and 11 touchdowns and looked like a player who is far from finished yet. Grade: A. And there is every chance it could be better than that next season if they can eke some improvement out of QB Teddy Bridgewater, or even find a more effective replacement. Adrian Peterson delivered another impressive season for the Vikings Green Bay Packers (10-6)Although the Packers managed to last a week longer in the post-season their season will have to go down as a disappointment after a 6-0 start, with defeats against the Arizona Cardinals and Vikings in their last two games costing them divisional honours. Green Bay Packers scored an incredible touchdown with just seconds on the clock to take their playoff match with the Arizona Cardinals to overtime The problem? Definitely their offence which did not include a 1,000 yard rusher or receiver and saw QB Aaron Rodgers have a down year - if 31 touchdowns and only eight interceptions can be described as a down year. The most telling stat was a decrease in points scored from 486 to 368 - still a good number in NFL terms but a big decrease to try and overcome.Star player: Id have been close to saying Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, if only for his name, but despite it being a down year Aaron Rodgers remains the Packers biggest talent and their best chance of getting back to the top of the division. His QB rating dipped below 100 (92.7) for the first time since 2009 and he could really do with Jordy Nelson coming back fully fit from a torn ACL next year.Grade: B. With a masterly must do better. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers was the stand-out star for the Packers again this season Detroit Lions (7-9) Calvin Johnson shows fantastic skill with a diving touchdown... will Megatron still be showcasing his skills next season? A three-game winning streak at the end of the season took the Lions off the bottom of the division but 2015 will go down as a major disappointment for the team, and they go into next season with a big question mark over them.Detroit started the year 0-6, with suggestions of a possible 0-16 season on the cards, but there was a response from QB Matthew Stafford and WR Calvin Johnson, who appears set to leave the NFL on something of a low note and leave a massive hole to fill, possibly from the draft. Ziggy Ansah delivered a standout season for Detroit Lions Star player: There were signs of life from rookie RB Ameer Abdullah, who could be a serviceable NFL RB in the future, but well go defensive this time with DE Ziggy Ansah, who nearly doubled his sack total and finished with 14.5 on the season, third best in the league. Hes young enough (26) to have plenty of years left in him.Grade: C. And a see me sent to Megatron, who surely can be persuaded to have one more go if his body holds up.Chicago Bears (6-10) Matt Forte will leave a gap to fill for the Chicago Bears Spoiler alert - I am a Bears fan, and although the record was disappointing, I cant be too harsh on the majority of their performances after the big defeats by Arizona and Seattle (pretty good teams!) in weeks two and three.Their other defeats were by 8, 3, 3, 2, 6, 3, 21 and 4 points and three of those came with a deal of bad luck so an 8-8 or even winning record was not that far off in veteran coach John Foxs first season. The concerns for 2016? Impressive offensive coordinator Adam Gases quick disappearance to Miami, where he will take on his first coaching role, the departure of RB Matt Forte, which leaves Jeremy Langford desperately looking to avoid a sophomore slump, and possibly losing WR Alshon Jeffrey to free agency.Star player: Sadly there wasnt one. There were good performances from Langford, Forte and Jay Cutler at times, no one on defence stood out and Jeffrey spent nearly half a season on the sidelines with a variety of injuries. Will we see Alshon Jeffery in a Chicago Bears uniform again? Grade: C. Little was expected of the Bears last season and the same might apply in 2016. They really need a good draft and for 2015 first rounder Kevin White to actually play in some games after missing his entire rookie campaign. Larry Bird Celtics Jersey . Speaking Thursday on TSN 1050 Thursday, the Leafs GM also touched on the questions surrounding the teams leadership and the struggles of his big-name free-agent signing. “Its not from lack of effort from the coaching staff. Swingman Marcus Smart Jersey . Louis Blues absence from top spot in the TSN. http://www.officialcelticsproauthentic.com/Authentic-Jae-Crowder-Celtics-Jersey/ . Cote was eligible to become a free agent Feb. 15. 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Stalling Perth could receive a major boost against A-League leaders Sydney FC, with star Spanish playmaker Diego Castro a chance to make a shock early return from injury.Castro has been sorely missed since tearing his hamstring three weeks ago, as the fifth-placed Glory stretched a dreadful run to one win in the past seven games.He was listed as still being three weeks away from playing when Perth announced their squad on Thursday, but coach Kenny Lowe revealed the Sky Blues might see the 34-year-old Johnny Warren Medallist on the bench for Saturdays clash at nib Stadium.I think he might be on the bench, which will be a big boost for everyone, Lowe said on Friday, clarifying Castros inclusion would not be an impulse reaction to his sides lacklustre form.Hell only come back if hes right ... its not a knee-jerk thing.Hes trained all week, so hes close.Also, youve got the opposition looking a little bit if you can manage to chuck him into the mix.Lowe said hed had a brutally honest talk with his team after last weekends woeful 2-1 loss to Newcastle, the lowest point of a recent slip in standard.It wasnt acceptable, Lowe said.We need a reaction at the weekend, and weve got a fantastic opportunity because it doesnt come any bigger than Sydney.Theyre the form team, and you take ssome heart if you can overturn the form team.ddddddddddddBut if we manage that it means that inconsistency one week to the next needs to disappear.Lowe denied the Glorys recent on-field troubles had leaked into the dressing room amid reports two players had a heated exchange after being booed off the pitch at halftime of the Jets match.Not so much at halftime because you still feel you can get something out of the game, he said.Maybe after event reality sets in, the disappointment comes around and you do have a few home truths, but thats to be expected.Even if there was a six on six fisticuffs fight - which there wasnt - whatever goes on in there stays in there.Its football, everybody cares. 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