Employee Spotlight Special: Who Rules the North?
- Carissa Jerkovich
- Sep 16, 2025
- 4 min read
Updated: Sep 17, 2025
The NFC North is home to some of the fiercest rivalries in the NFL. With the Vikings, Lions, Bears, and Packers battling it out year after year, the competition runs deep, and the bragging rights run even deeper. At Vantage, those rivalries don’t just stay on the field, they show up in our offices too. From the diehard Vikings and Packers fans to the loud-and-proud Lions and Bears faithful, our team brings passion, pride, and plenty of playful banter every week of the season.
We’re excited to bring you this special edition of our Employee Spotlight series, highlighting how our teammates’ NFC North fandom comes to life.
We asked a few fan-related questions, ranging from game-day traditions to bold predictions for the season ahead, check it out!
Minnesota Vikings
Let's see what these Minnesota Vikings fans have to SKOL about!
Why do you cheer for the Vikings?
"Because I love disappointment."
- Marc Snover
What is your favorite NFC North moment?
"The Minneapolis Miracle!"
- Overwhelming Consensus
Which division team do you love to hate the most?
"The team with the Lambeau leap."
- Jacob Zimmer
Green Bay Packers
What do the Cheesehead fans have to say about their Packers?
Why do you cheer for the Packers?
"I'm from Wisconsin, and cheering for the Packers feels like home."
- Ariel Waldoch
What is your favorite NFC North moment?
"Packers vs Lions Thanksgiving Day, Hail Mary win, or anytime we beat the Bears."
- Josh Schulman
Which division team do you love to hate the most?
"Da Bears."
- Josh Schulman
Detroit Lions
Now let's find out what our passionate Lions fan, Ted Hutson, is roaring about!
Why do you cheer for the Lions?
"Born and raised in Michigan, they've always been my team."
- Ted Hutson
What is your favorite NFC North moment?
"Barry's 2000-yard season."
- Ted Hutson
Which division team do you love to hate the most?
"I spread my contempt evenly amongst all of them."
- Ted Hutson
Chicago Bears
Last and possibly least, here is what our loyal Bears fan has to say about his team!
Why do you cheer for the Bears?
"I grew up on the North side of Chicago. My Dad was a season ticket holder for 20+ years, back when the Bears were playing at Wrigley Field."
- Dave Mathis
What is your favorite NFC North moment?
"When Jim McMahon came off the bench and scored 3 touchdowns to lead us to a comeback win over the Vikings in '85."
- Dave Mathis
Which division team do you love to hate the most?
"Vikings, I detest them and any time they lose it is great to see."
- Dave Mathis
Favorite Past or Current NFL Player?
Let's see who these NFC North fans' favorite players are!
"Reggie White" - Josh Schulman
"Jared Allen" - Stacy Hoffman
"Jordy Nelson" - Ariel Waldoch
"Harrison Smith - plays hard and physical." - Kathleen Peterson
"Randy Moss" - Marc Snover
"Alan Page" - Brian Lehman
"Barry Sanders" - Ted Hutson
"Antoine Winfield, Sr." - Tom Johnson
"Adam Thielen" - Beverly Lundgren
"Tom Brady, this is the old version of JJ McCarthy." - Jacob Zimmer
"Joey Browner" - Mike Garberg
"Wilber Marshall - '85 Bears" - Dave Mathis
Do you have any game-day traditions, superstitions, or rituals?
Game days bring out unique routines and quirks for every fan, here’s how our NFC North Fans gear up for kickoff.
"Wings, family, couch, and Packers."
- Josh Schulman
"Rule #1 in our house, we always cheer for the Vikings and the team playing the Packers. We call it "Super Sunday" if the Vikings win and the Packers lose."
- Stacy Hoffman
"Singing the Packer fight song."
- Ariel Waldoch
"Remembering that Minnesota sports teams will always fall short and break your heart." - Mike Garberg
"Wearing my Lions sweatshirt and ratty old Honolulu blue sweats." - Ted Hutson
"I had season tickets to the Vikings games for 22 years and always wore Helga horns to games." - Tom Johnson
"Whatever Vikings items I put out at work or home, I will not move them until the season ends. Also, I have my favorite player's jersey out and will touch it, and pray for a win. " - Beverly Lundgren
NFC North Predictions
No rivalry is complete without bold predictions. Here’s what these fans think will happen with their team this season.
Minnesota Vikings
Stacy Hoffman and Brian Lehman think the Vikings will go "11-6" this season, and Kathleen Peterson says "9-10 wins".
Tom Johnson and Marc Snover believe their team will be "Super Bowl Champs."
Beverly Lundgren is unsure, but "hopefully they go far". Whereas Jacob Zimmer is confident, "we will reclaim our throne as Kings of the North".
Detroit Lions
Ted Hutson believes his team "will battle for the North".
Green Bay Packers
Josh Schulman makes a bold prediction, along with others, that his team is going to "win the Super Bowl".
Ariel Waldoch thinks "they will win the NFC Title this year".
Chicago Bears
Dave Mathis is hoping his team goes 7-10, but if they find out if they have their QB, he will be happy.
Fan Faces of the North
From purple and gold to green and gold, and everything in between, here’s a look at some of our NFC North fans showing off their team pride.
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