“Guys know that this is the year for us”, cornerback Captain Munnerlyn said.
Advertisement
The Packers will move back into first place with a win at TCF Bank Stadium. They aren’t going to have an easy time this week as the Vikings’ defense is nearly up to full strength. When you look at the matchup, there are too many reasons to expect the Vikings to win. “I’m sure they’ll be very hungry, but so are we….”
“If this team has the right stuff, and I’m assuming it does…it’s not a problem, it’s an opportunity to galvanize the thing, rally the forces and go and get back on track”. During that stretch, the teams played to a 26-26 tie at Green Bay in 2013, and the Packers have racked up nine victories, including a 24-10 outcome at home in an NFC wild-card playoff in the 2012 season. And the one win, a 37-34 decision in the 2012 regular-season finale, was followed a week later by a wild-card loss at Lambeau Field. As Vikings linebacker Brian Robison said, “The road to the division usually goes through Green Bay”. “Some people might say, ‘Detroit.’ But this is football”.
In their current losing streak, the Packers have yet to change up their play style. Rodgers works his magic and Mason Crosby wins it for Green Bay with a 50-yarder as time expires.
Since taking over as the starting quarterback in 2008, Rodgers has a 71.1 completion percentage, 32 touchdown passes and only four interceptions in 15 games against the Vikings.
Rodgers initially denied being hurt following Sunday’s 18-16 loss to the Detroit Lions, but according to ESPN’s report he also suffered a few sort of leg injury during the game. The Vikings have won five straight since their bye week with Adrian Peterson running over everyone in his path. Coach Mike Zimmer and his double-A gap blitzes have been effective against the Packers in the past and will challenge quarterback Aaron Rodgers more than ever. We definitely didn’t have any rhythm, and we’ve got to get into rhythm earlier….
“We have to be really smart in our rush lanes”, defensive end Brian Robison said. With cold weather forecasted Sunday in Minneapolis, running the ball effectively takes on greater importance. “We’ll keep things in perspective”. Rodgers was sacked three times by the Broncos, five by the Panthers and three by the Lions.
Advertisement
There’s more concern about his offensive line and his receivers than there is about Aaron Rodgers’ right shoulder heading into this Sunday’s game at the Minnesota Vikings. On the other hand, the Vikings look poised to take the division by storm with a rejuvenated Adrian Peterson and an impressive defense.
