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NFC Playoff Picture: Vikings are the top team in the conference, as we all expected

There is one undefeated team in the NFC and that team resides in the Twin Cities. The Minnesota Vikings are the best team in the NFC after the San Francisco 49ers lost in Week 7. The Kansas City Chiefs play…

By Matt Warren · Daily Norseman

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 12:18 AM

Key Things to Know

The Minnesota Vikings stand as the lone undefeated team and top seed in the NFC at 6-0.
A Week 7 loss by the San Francisco 49ers dropped them to second place at 6-1.
All four NFC North teams maintain winning records and currently hold playoff positions.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The Minnesota Vikings became the lone undefeated team in the NFC following a Week 7 defeat for the San Francisco 49ers. With a 6-0 record, Minnesota holds the number one seed in the conference playoff standings heading into Week 8 of the season.

The competitive NFC North division saw the Chicago Bears advance to 5-2, while the Detroit Lions edged the Green Bay Packers to improve to 4-2. Following Week 7 results, every team in the NFC North holds a winning record and currently occupies a playoff spot.

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