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The 2012 NFL GIF Preview: NFC North, NFC West

We could preview the 2012 NFL season with words and stats, or we could just pick a suitable animated GIF for each team. So we did the latter.

by Robert Wheel
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 08: A fan of the Green Bay Packers cheers before the season opening game against the New Orleans Saints at Lambeau Field on September 8, 2011 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 08: A fan of the Green Bay Packers cheers before the season opening game against the New Orleans Saints at Lambeau Field on September 8, 2011 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 08: A fan of the Green Bay Packers cheers before the season opening game against the New Orleans Saints at Lambeau Field on September 8, 2011 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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NFC North

PACKERS

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Packers fans are excited (and wear matching clothes).

BEARS

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They're more into outcome than process.

VIKINGS

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These dogs are named Packers and Fate.

LIONS

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Way to go you're finally a playoff team. Want a medal or something?

NFC WEST

49ERS

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Think they take their eye off the ball this year.

SEAHAWKS

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To all the Russell Wilson doubters.

CARDINALS

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John Skelton: starting quarterback.

RAMS

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Still trying to get a hang of pro football.

OTHER DIVISIONAL GIF PREVIEWS:

-- NFC East and South

-- NFC North and West

-- AFC East and South

-- AFC North and West

PREVIOUSLY: The 2012 College Football GIF Preview

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