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NFC Playoff Picture: Vikings fall from atop conference with tiebreaker

The Minnesota Vikings didn’t just fall from the ranks of the unbeaten on Sunday, they are also no longer the leader in the NFC playoff picture. That can change with some jostling, as right now it goes all the way…

By Matt Warren · Daily Norseman

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 12:19 AM

Key Things to Know

The Minnesota Vikings dropped to 6-1, losing their undefeated status and the top seed in the NFC playoff picture.
San Francisco claimed the conference lead over Minnesota via a superior strength of victory tiebreaker (.427 to .409).
Minnesota remains in first place in the NFC North division ahead of the 5-2 Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The Minnesota Vikings suffered their first defeat of the season in Week 8, losing their unbeaten record and dropping out of the top spot in the NFC playoff standings. Both the Vikings and the San Francisco 49ers hold 6-1 records, but San Francisco took over the conference lead via the strength of victory tiebreaker.

San Francisco earned the edge with a .427 strength of victory compared to Minnesota's .409. Despite falling to the second seed in the conference, the Vikings remain in first place atop the NFC North division ahead of the 5-2 Detroit Lions.

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