The Vikings dethroned the Packers to take over the NFC North title in 2015, and NFL.com’s Gregg Rosenthal said the division has a very different feel for 2016. As part of his “Roster Reset” series, Rosenthal examined the Vikings status leading up to the draft. He wrote:
The Green Bay Packers aren't defending NFC North champions for the first time in five seasons. While any team led by Aaron Rodgers won't be anyone's underdog, the division changed significantly over the last few years. The Vikings enjoy a young quarterback and a young defense that should grow up together.