The crew over at NFL.com put together a poll of how they think the regular season standings will shake out.
Those being polled include former players like Nate Burleson, David Carr, Kurt Warner, along with writers and analysts.
Out of the 35 people being polled, 18 predicted that the Green Bay Packers will win the NFC North. Fifteen votes went to the Vikings while two went to the Bears.
Surely, though, with the expanded playoffs, the Vikings snuck in as a wild card team, right?
About that . . .
The Vikings were tied for fifth to get a wild card spot. But to be fair, obviously the 15 people who voted for the Vikings to win the NFC North did not vote for them to get a wild card spot, so this survey is a bit flawed.
Minnesota opens up the 2020 season at home against the Packers. The Vikings opened up as 2.5 point favorites.