The NFC North is up for grabs, and we're asking the biggest questions heading into the 2026 NFL season. Who wins the North? Was the Chicago Bears' run last season a fluke, or are they ready to become a legitimate contender? Was Sean McVay right about Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions? Is the Green Bay Packers' championship window finally closing? And is the future bright in Minnesota with the Vikings?

We'll break down all four NFC North teams, examine the biggest storylines, debate contenders and pretenders, make our division predictions, and discuss what could go right — or horribly wrong — for each team.

The Lions, Bears, Packers, and Vikings are all chasing the same thing: control of the North.

The North remembers. Who will rule it?