High scoring has also been commonplace, with the OVER going 4-1 in their past five matchups. Minnesota has also turned in respectable results on the frozen tundra at Lambeau Field, going 3-3-1 SU over the team’s past seven visits, with two of those victories coming with the Vikings pegged as betting underdogs. The Vikings rolled to a 23-7 win when they hosted the Packers in Week 1 and have now taken three of four from Green Bay. Sunday afternoon’s matchup marks the second and final regular-season meeting between these NFC North rivals.

The Packers have improved to 3-point favorites since Sportsbook as 2.5-point chalk, while the total has climbed to 47 after Sportsbook at just 44.5. Vikings vs Packers Betting Matchup Report.Sportsbook Vikings vs Packers Odds: Packers -2.5 | O/U 44.5.Video Poker Guide: Play the Best Online Video Poker Games.

2 seed, they need to come out hot, take a big lead and stack another win. If purple is bent on (mostly) snuffing out the Packers' playoff hopes while at the same time keeping their hold on the No. If Minnesota goes into the game a bit too comfortable with their NFC North championship and guaranteed playoff spot, they might rest some starters, sleep through the game and lose. The Vikings are battling for the top seed. The Packers are fighting for their playoff lives. Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has made a name for himself for comebacks this year, but if he connects with Jefferson early and often, he could put this one away quickly – and without the need for a thrilling comeback. Could the Vikings get its second big win against the same team? The only game that the Vikings won by more than one score was, surprisingly or not, against the Packers in Week 1. It's what has made the team's season so exciting, but Vikings fans are eager for a dominating game where the blood pressure doesn't spike so high. Minnesota is 11-0 in one-score games this season, which is an NFL record. Can the Vikings' offense get its second win of more than one score? GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 15: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings calls a play at the line of scrimmage against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on Septemin Green Bay, Wisconsin. The game could be a battle of the defenses, and come down to which side can come up with a big play when needed. Wonnum can record another strip sack on Rodgers. Better yet, maybe outside linebacker D.J. If the defensive line – including former Packer Za'darius Smith – can rattle Rodgers and force him to make an errant throw, look for cornerback Patrick Peterson or safety Harrison Smith to potentially snag a key interception. Those two aspects will be needed in this game. The Vikings' defense thrives on good defensive line play (which helps relieve some burden from the secondary) and getting turnovers in pivotal moments. The Vikings' defense played valiantly against the Pack in Week 1, only allowing 7 points, but Minnesota, for most of the season, has been criticized for playing too soft of coverage and allowing offenses to put up big passing numbers.

Bank Stadium on Septemin Minneapolis, Minnesota. Wonnum #98 of the Minnesota Vikings during the fourth quarter at U.S. Can the Vikings' defense repeat past success? MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 11: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers is tackled by D.J. He's also 6-2 in January during his entire NFL career.Įxpect Rodgers to give it all he has – they need to win this game. Since Matt LaFleur signed on as the Packers' head coach in 2019, Rodgers is 15-0 in December. The team won its last three games, in part thanks to Rodgers, and Wisconsin has gone from basically being counted out to possibly making the playoffs.Īnother factor: Rodgers is great in the latter part of the season. Sure, the quarterback hasn't looked like the back-to-back MVP of the last two years, but Rodgers is still … Rodgers. Aaron Rodgers isn't washed (yet), and he's at his best now Aaron Rodgers

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