Oddsmakers Like Minnesota Vikings in Stacked NFC North

The Minnesota Vikings improved to 5-0 with a 23-17 win over the New York Jets in London, marking their first 5-0 start since 2016. That year, however, took a downward turn, as the team finished 8-8 and missed the playoffs. This time, the Vikings are determined not to let history repeat itself.

According to DVOA , the Vikings have a 91.4% chance of making the playoffs. But what are the odds of them taking the division title? Oddsmakers are now favoring the Vikings to win the NFC North.

Minnesota Vikings favored to win NFC North following week 5

The Minnesota Vikings have faced one of the toughest schedules in the league, already going up against teams like the 49ers, Texans, and Packers. Despite the challenge, the Vikings haven’t flinched, coming out on top in each game. Now, with their strong start, Vegas finally has them favored to win the NFC North.

Current NFC North Odds

• Minnesota Vikings -115
• Detroit Lions +175
• Green Bay Packers +700
• Chicago Bears +1500

At the start of the season, the odds had the Minnesota Vikings finishing at the bottom of the division. But they’ve defied expectations, surprising both NFL fans and even their own fans.

Preseason NFC North Odds

• Detroit Lions +150
• Green Bay Packers +225
• Chicago Bears +350
• Minnesota Vikings +750

It’s wild to think about, but the Minnesota Vikings aren’t just 5-0, they’re 5-0 in what many are calling the best division in football. The NFC North has emerged as a powerhouse this season, with all four teams sporting winning records as of Week 5. It’s the only division in the NFL that can make that claim, proving just how competitive it is this year.

All four teams have shown they’re serious contenders for the NFC North title this year. A key stat backing that up is that the Packers, Bears, and Vikings currently rank first, second, and third in takeaways this season, with each defense proving to be relentless in forcing turnovers.

The Vikings are off to a strong start in the NFC North with a 1-0 record after their Week 4 win over the Green Bay Packers. However, every division game will be crucial as the race for the top spot is likely to go down to the wire.

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