All Four NFC North Teams Positioned for Postseason as Division Claims Top Spot

As of mid-October 2026, the NFC North has emerged as the most dominant division in the NFL, currently occupying the top spot in league-wide power rankings. Following the kickoff of Week 6, the division holds a unique distinction: if the postseason began today, all four teams—the Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, and Chicago Bears—would qualify for the playoffs.

The NFC North’s rise to the No. 1 position marks a potential milestone in league history. Since the NFL expanded to a 14-team playoff format in 2020, no single division has successfully sent all four of its members to the postseason. The 2026 NFC North is currently on pace to break that 0-for-6 streak, supported by a collective winning record across the board.

Geographic dominance: All four teams in the are currently maintaining winning records.

The Minnesota Vikings lead the charge as the conference’s only remaining undefeated team, sitting at 5-0. They are closely followed by the 4-1 Detroit Lions, who enter their Week 6 bye following a dominant 45-21 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. The Green Bay Packers and the reigning division champion Chicago Bears also maintain winning records, with the Bears recently bolstering their roster by signing Coby Bryant to a three-year, $40 million contract.

While the NFC North leads the league, the NFC West currently holds the No. 2 spot in divisional rankings. The West remains a heavyweight contender primarily due to the San Francisco 49ers, who many analysts rank as the best individual team in the league. However, the division’s overall depth took a hit early in Week 6 when the Seattle Seahawks fell 17-14 in an overtime loss to the Denver Broncos on Thursday night.

The AFC North ranks third in overall strength. Despite all four AFC North teams possessing winning records—a feat mirrored by their NFC North counterparts—efficiency metrics have kept them just behind the leaders. Analysts point to offensive and defensive efficiency concerns across the AFC North as the primary reason for their No. 3 placement.

The current hierarchy of NFL divisions highlights a significant gap between the top and bottom of the league. While the North and West divisions battle for supremacy, the NFC South currently sits at the bottom of the power rankings at No. 8.

The NFC North’s bid for history will be tested as divisional play intensifies. The strength of the division was highlighted by recent outcomes such as the Packers’ 31-7 win over the Bears in Week 5, a result that solidified Green Bay’s standing while maintaining the division’s high floor. For now, the path to the Super Bowl appears to run through the upper Midwest, as the NFC North maintains its grip on all four potential playoff berths.

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