Even after back-to-back losses to the undefeated Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers, they still looked like a viable threat. In fact, it is beginning to look like they could be the new bullies in the NFC North. A triump for the Vikings at TCF Bank Stadium this week gives them a commanding two-game lead, but if the Pack win, they are not only back on top, but they’ll have the head-to-head advantage with a Week 17 matchup at Lambeau still remaining.
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“Tuesday, I had my normal routine”, he said in a subdued voice, “came in here, worked out, acupuncture, massage, film, relax, dinner, sleep, wake up, here I am”. They took down a trendy Oakland Raiders team on the road, 30-14.
The Packers and Vikings have met 109 times, including two post-season contests. The Packers are the cold team needing a jolt, and the Vikings are the hot team everyone’s trying to cool off.
Now their fans are praying that they are able to take control of things before everything goes out of their hands. Rodgers has completed just 55% of his passes in his last two games and has been unable to put games away late. Seattle’s Marshawn Lynch and Kansas City’s Jamaal Charles in particular were held to less than 50 yards in back-to-back games.
The Lions were relegated Wednesday to signing a cornerback who had been out of a job since they cut him last June.
The Lions will have the luxury of being at home during a short week before playing Philadelphia in their annual Thanksgiving game and hosting Green Bay a week later.
The Green Bay Packers listed 15 players on their official injury report for the second straight week, but the one name that stands out most is quarterback Aaron Rodgers. He is a very hard person to bet against as he really is a future hall of famer, but since he lost his deep threat in Jordy Nelson everything seems to be less natural for him this season.
Second-year receiver Davante Adams and rookie Ty Montgomery have each spelled or are now dealing with ankle injuries this season.
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Eddie Lacy missed the last game because of a groin injury. But they know it won’t be easy. The stingy Vikings have unleashed an intimidating pass rush, particularly at home. So is a defense that is ranked ninth overall and has allowed just 154 points, the least in the NFC. Aaron Rodgers has thrown for 2,270 yards and 21 touchdowns this season to lead the offense while Randall Cobb has 45 catches for 529 yards and five scores.
