Through five weeks, the NFC North is the most complete division in the NFL. In fact, it’s the only division in which all four teams are over 500.
The Vikings are leading 5-0, the Lions are 3-1, and the Packers and Bears are both 3-2 on the season. Minnesota has already played and beat Green Bay but has yet to play Detroit or Chicago. The Vikings will get their first crack against the Lions when they come off their bye next Sunday.
If everything continues, Minnesota will have a challenging last three out of four games to finish the season. The Vikings have home games against both the Bears and Packers while finishing the season playing in Detroit on January 5.
Minnesota will hope to continue to have solid quarterback play from Sam Darnold while keeping Aaron Jones healthy. Defensively, Brian Flores has been a mastermind. The Vikings’ defense is one of the best in the NFL, and their pass rush has been a thing of beauty.