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Skip Bayless predicts Minnesota Vikings success in the 2026 NFL season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 9:15 AM

Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Skip Bayless predicts Minnesota Vikings success in the 2026 NFL season

Summary

Broadcaster Skip Bayless expects the Minnesota Vikings to win the NFC North during the upcoming 2026 NFL season. The prediction prompted criticism from fans on social media, many of whom questioned the analyst's track record and suggested the take was intended to generate engagement. The Vikings, now led by starting quarterback Kyler Murray, finished third in the division last season with a 9-8 record. Kevin O’Connell enters the new season with significant roster changes following the departure of Sam Darnold to Seattle. Minnesota has won the division only once in the last eight years, having last claimed the title in 2022. The NFC North is viewed as highly competitive, with all four teams considered capable of reaching the postseason. The 2026 NFL season is scheduled to begin in the coming days.

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•Skip Bayless predicted the Minnesota Vikings will win the NFC North.
•Kyler Murray is the starting quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings this season.
•The Minnesota Vikings finished 9-8 last year and missed the playoffs.
•The 2026 NFL season is set to begin in the coming days.
•The Minnesota Vikings have not won the division since 2022.

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9:15 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Delusional’ – NFL fans tear into Skip Bayless over his Minnesota Vikings prediction

What they're saying

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Just days remain until the 2026 NFL season gets underway and Skip Bayless has already made a controversial prediction. The NFC North has the potential to be the most competitive division in football this season, with four teams all capable of playing in the postseason.
— Yahoo Sports

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