
Murray to Minnesota Turns NFC North into a Tight 2026 Battle
Kyler Murray’s arrival in Minnesota reshapes the NFC North, which is now viewed as a tight race for 2026. Detroit is ranked No. 1 thanks to its talent and the best quarterback–head coach pairing, with Chicago at No. 2, Green Bay at No. 3, and Minnesota at No. 4. The Lions look like the team to beat if health holds and defense shows improvement; the Vikings could push toward 10 wins and a wild-card with a steadier offense, while the Packers and Bears face questions about whether they’ve done enough to close the gap.






