Analyst: Vikings competing in toughest division in the NFL
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The 2026 NFL offseason has been a rollercoaster to say the least, headlined by the blockbuster Myles Garrett trade. The Minnesota Vikings made some noise this offseason, too, by bringing in Kyler Murray to compete for the starting quarterback spot with J.J. McCarthy. After the dust has settled, which of the eight divisions is viewed as the hardest?
According to Alex Kay of Bleacher Report, the NFC North is expected to be the most difficult division in the league, as the average win total is expected to be 9.75. Here is what Kay had to say about the Vikings' offseason, and how they play a factor into this division being the hardest:
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The Minnesota Vikings regressed after handing the reins to J.J. McCarthy last season with no backup plan, an issue they rectified by signing Kyler Murray. With the two-time Pro Bowler now pushing for the QB1 role in the Twin Cities, the Vikes may have the signal-caller they were missing in 2025 and could be a real threat to make a deep run.
Not the best news for a Vikings team still trying to figure out the most important position on the field.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: NFC North named toughest division in the NFL by Bleacher Report