NFC North division winner odds are available at legal online sportsbooks. The Chicago Bears are the defending division champions, but all four teams finished with winning records, and it looks as though the division will be tightly contested again in 2026-27. This page covers the latest NFC North division winner odds, the history of winners, and more.
NFC North division winner odds
| Team | Preseason odds to win division in 2026-27 |
| Detroit Lions | +160 |
| Green Bay Packers | +270 |
| Chicago Bears | +310 |
| Minnesota Vikings | +430 |
NFC North teams
The NFC North has consisted of four teams since the 2002 NFL season. The Packers have won the most titles since that point with 12. The longest NFC North title drought belongs to the Bears, who last won the division in 2018.
Detroit Lions +160
The Lions were the preseason favorites to win the division, but had a disappointing season last year, finishing 9-8 and last in the NFC North (by tie-breaker). But many are pointing to a favorable schedule this year as giving the Lions an edge in what should be another tough divisional battle.
Green Bay Packers +270
The Packers finished second last year but faltered in the playoffs by losing in the Wild Card round to the Bears. Hopes are high again, however, and many believe they should challenge for the divisional title. A lot depends on QB Jordan Love’s performance and the health of defensive star Micah Parsons.
Chicago Bears +310
The Bears enjoyed a thrilling season a year ago, winning numerous one-score contests, capturing the NFC North, and winning a playoff game versus the Packers before falling in a close one to the Rams. Many believe that “regression” suggests the Bears likely won’t enjoy a league-leading +22 turnover differential in 2026-27, which means the defending divisional champs aren’t the favorite to repeat.
Minnesota Vikings +430
The Vikings finished 9-8 a year ago, a record many think represented overachieving despite injuries and other challenges. They’ve brought in Kyler Murray at QB this time, and while they have the longest odds to win the division, a lot of bettors think there’s value in picking the Vikings this year.
NFC North history
Below are the NFC North division standings for the 2002 through 2025 seasons.
| Season | 1st place | 2nd place | 3rd place | 4th place |
| 2025 | Bears (11-6) | Packers (9-7-1) | Vikings (9-8) | Lions (9-8) |
| 2024 | Lions (15-2) | Vikings (14-3) | Packers (11-6) | Bears (5-12) |
| 2023 | Lions (12-5) | Packers (9-8) | Vikings (7-10) | Bears (7-10) |
| 2022 | Vikings (13-4) | Lions (9-8) | Packers (8-9) | Bears (3-14) |
| 2021 | Packers (13-4) | Vikings (8-9) | Bears (6-11) | Lions (3-13-1) |
| 2020 | Packers (13-3) | Bears (8-8) | Vikings (7-9) | Lions (5-11) |
| 2019 | Packers (13-3) | Vikings (10-6) | Bears (8-8) | Lions (3-12-1) |
| 2018 | Bears (12-4) | Vikings (8-7-1) | Packers (6-9-1) | Lions (6-10) |
| 2017 | Vikings (13-3) | Lions (9-7) | Packers (7-9) | Bears (5-11) |
| 2016 | Packers (10-6) | Lions (9-7) | Vikings (8-8) | Bears (3-13) |
| 2015 | Vikings (11-5) | Packers (10-6) | Lions (7-9) | Bears (6-10) |
| 2014 | Packers (12-4) | Lions (11-5) | Vikings (7-9) | Bears (5-11) |
| 2013 | Packers (8-7-1) | Bears (8-8) | Lions (7-9) | Vikings (5-10-1) |
| 2012 | Packers (11-5) | Vikings (10-6) | Bears (10-6) | Lions (4-12) |
| 2011 | Packers (15-1) | Lions (10-6) | Bears (8-8) | Vikings (3-13) |
| 2010 | Bears (11-5) | Packers (10-6) | Lions (6-10) | Vikings (6-10) |
| 2009 | Vikings (12-4) | Packers (11-5) | Bears (7-9) | Lions (2-14) |
| 2008 | Vikings (10-6) | Bears (9-7) | Packers (6-10) | Lions (0-16) |
| 2007 | Packers (13-3) | Vikings (8-8) | Lions (7-9) | Bears (7-9) |
| 2006 | Bears (13-3) | Packers (8-8) | Vikings (6-10) | Lions (3-13) |
| 2005 | Bears (11-5) | Vikings (9-7) | Lions (5-11) | Packers (4-12) |
| 2004 | Packers (10-6) | Vikings (8-8) | Lions (6-10) | Bears (5-11) |
| 2003 | Packers (10-6) | Vikings (9-7) | Bears (7-9) | Lions (5-11) |
| 2002 | Packers (12-4) | Vikings (6-10) | Bears (4-12) | Lions (3-13) |