PACKERS STATISTICS
Passing
Packers Opp. Rushing
Packers Opp. Scoring Packers Opp. Att
37 24 301 64.9 35 23 155 65.7 Att. Yds Avg Lng TD
18 27 TD 3 2 Cmp
69 3.8 15 139 5.1 16 Rsh Rec Ret 0 1 Possession Avg. Total Net Yards Net Yards Rushing Avg. Per Game Net Yards Passing Avg. Per Game 3 0 Yds Packers 0 0 Cmp%
0 1 Pts 24 23 Opp. Yds/ Att TD
8.1 3 4.4 0 Receiving Packers Opp. Int Packers Opp.
Kicking
Packers Opp. Int
1 0 Rec. Lng
75 33 Yds
4/40 110.3 4/16 77.2 Avg Lng TD 24 341 14.2 75 23 171 7.4 33 No. Yds Avg 0 0 0 1 27 27.0
PAT
3/3 1/1 2/2 3/3
Packers
Total First Downs Rushing
3rd Down Pct. 4th Down/Att. 4th Down Pct. Penalties/Yards Sack/ Lost
FG Rtg 3 0 TD 0 1
Pts
6 11 Opp. W ........ Chicago ........ 24-23 Sept. 16 .... Minnesota .... 1 Sept. 23 at Washington 1 Sept. 30 ....... Buffalo ....... 1 Oct. 7 ....... at Detroit ....... 1 Oct. 15 San Francisco 8:15 Oct.21 ............. Bye ............. Oct. 28 . at L.A. Rams . 4:25 Nov. 4 at New England 8:20 Nov.11 ......... Miami ......... 1 Nov. 15 ... at Seattle ... 8:20 Nov. 25 at Minnesota 8:20 Dec. 2 ......... Arizona ......... 1 Dec. 9 ......... Atlanta ......... 1 Dec. 16 ..... at Chicago ..... 1 Dec. 23 .... at N.Y. Jets .... 1 Dec. 30 ....... Detroit ........ 1
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Danny Sheridan’s line: Packers by 11⁄2
Packers’ keys to victory
QB Aaron Rodgers could play after injuring his knee in the comeback win over the Bears, but he’ll need to be as well protected as he was for long stretches in the second half of the opener. The injury limited Rodgers to the pocket and forced quick, on-time throws. Can the Packers execute the same plan against the Vikings’ fast, aggressive defense? Green Bay’s defense will need to find ways to limit WRs Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs (145 receiving yards and a touchdown vs. the 49ers in QB Kirk Cousins’ debut). DeShone Keizer is Rodgers’ backup if he can’t go.
Vikings’ keys to victory
Keeping Rodgers in the pocket shouldn’t be a problem, so the Vikings will have a simple goal on defense: Shut down the quick throws and collapse the pocket. Coach Mike Zimmer’s group has the talent up front and in the secondary to get it done. On offense, the Vikings might lean on RB Dalvin Cook, who produced 95 total yards in Week 1. The Bears found success getting the ball to RBs Jordan Howard and Tarik Cohen, who combined for 148 total yards.
Who wins?
The Vikings should benefit greatly from Rodgers’ injury, which could immobilize the MVP quarterback and take away his ability to extend plays. Minnesota is balanced enough on offense to steal a win at Lambeau Field.
Vikings, 23-20
Zach Kruse