The Minnesota Vikings lead the NFC North at 6-0, 1½ games ahead of the Chicago Bears (5-2).
The Statz season simulation makes the Vikings favourites to win the NFC North.
The next division game is the Minnesota Vikings at the Detroit Lions in Week 8 on Sunday, November 1 at 1:00 PM ET.
Since 2018, the Packers have won the NFC North three times, most recently in 2021.
NFC North standings 2026
Frequently asked questions
Who is leading the NFC North in 2026?
The Minnesota Vikings lead the NFC North at 6-0, 1½ games ahead of the Chicago Bears (5-2).
Who won the NFC North in 2025?
The Chicago Bears won the NFC North in 2025 with an 11-6 record, earning the NFC's No. 2 seed, and lost in the Divisional round to the Los Angeles Rams.
Who is favoured to win the NFC North in 2026?
The Statz season simulation makes the Minnesota Vikings the favourites to win the NFC North in 2026.
When is the next NFC North game?
The Minnesota Vikings visit the Detroit Lions in Week 8 on Sunday, November 1 at 1:00 PM ET.
Who has won the most NFC North titles since 2018?
Since 2018 the NFC North has been won by the Green Bay Packers three times (2019–2021), the Chicago Bears twice (2018, 2025), the Detroit Lions twice (2023, 2024) and the Minnesota Vikings once (2022).
What are the NFC North records in 2026?
The Vikings 6-0 (2-0 in the division), the Bears 5-2 (0-2 in the division), the Lions 4-2 (1-0 in the division) and the Packers 4-3 (1-2 in the division).
Who is last in the NFC North?
The Green Bay Packers are bottom of the NFC North at 4-3.
Which NFC North team has the best point differential?
The Minnesota Vikings at +51, scoring 125 and allowing 74.
How are ties broken in the NFC North standings?
When division rivals are level on record, the NFL separates them by head-to-head record first, then record in division games, then record in common games, then record in conference games, and after that strength of victory and strength of schedule. The division winner is guaranteed one of the conference's top four playoff seeds and at least one home playoff game.