Through seven weeks of the 2026 season, the NFC North debate centers on Chicago and Minnesota. Chicago's plus-154 snap differential is the largest for any team through seven games since 1966, the Bears have multiple sacks in all seven games, and they lead the league in time of possession at about 36 minutes a game. Minnesota scores 22 points a game and allows 13, though four of their next five are against Detroit, Buffalo, Green Bay and San Francisco. Next Gen Stats gives Minnesota an 89% playoff chance, Detroit 73%, Chicago 67% and Green Bay 45%, and as of now all four teams hold playoff spots.