NFC North Week 6 power rankings: Bears and Packers close in on idle Vikings

The Chicago Bears are right in the thick of the NFC North title race after an impressive Week 6 showing.

By Michael Haney · Bear Goggles On

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 10:00 PM

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Michael Haney ranks the Vikings first, Bears second, Packers third, and Lions fourth in NFC North Week 6 power rankings.
The Chicago Bears defeated the Atlanta Falcons 31-23 following the return of starting quarterback Caleb Williams.
The Green Bay Packers beat the Dallas Cowboys 23-13 to remain in the NFC North division race.

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Writer Michael Haney ranked the NFC North after Week 6, placing the Minnesota Vikings first, the Chicago Bears second, the Green Bay Packers third, and the Detroit Lions fourth. Chicago closed within a game and a half of the idle Vikings by defeating the Atlanta Falcons 31-23 behind returning quarterback Caleb Williams, while Green Bay defeated the Dallas Cowboys 23-13.

Haney argues that the undefeated Vikings face a difficult upcoming schedule that will likely yield their first loss. Meanwhile, the writer views the Bears as a potential playoff team and notes that the Lions' struggling defense has allowed at least 21 points in every game this season.

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