Division games always mean a little more on the schedule but Sunday's matchup in Minnesota against the undefeated Vikings (5-0) has an even bigger feel to it with early control of the NFC North on the line.
The NFC North is the best division in football this season. Minnesota leads the division at 5-0, Detroit is right behind at 4-1 and the Packers and Bears are both 4-2. The North is the first division since realignment in 2002 to have all four teams with at least four wins through six games.
Let's take a look at three statistics for each of the four teams in the NFC North that help explain their early success:
MINNESOTA
Record: 5-0
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