Undefeated Vikings lead NFC North as ESPN ranks division No. 1
The gist
The Minnesota Vikings sit 5-0 atop the NFC North, with the Packers, Lions and Bears all 3-2.
ESPN ranks the division the NFL's strongest, with all four teams in playoff spots.
How it unfolded
- Week 5Minnesota beat New Orleans 23-13 and Green Bay beat Chicago 31-7.
- Oct 11, 2026Detroit beat the Arizona Cardinals 45-21 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.
- Oct 13, 2026Standings entering Week 6 listed the Vikings 5-0 and the Packers, Lions and Bears all 3-2.