Vikings @ Packers practice week thread

[Joemailman]

Some interesting contrasts in this game. Kurt Cousins leads the NFL in interceptions. Packers defense is next to last in the NFL in interceptions. Vikings defense is 29th in passing yards allowed. But they are 3rd best in stopping 3rd down conversions and 6th in the red zone.

[Joemailman]

Ryan Wood
@ByRyanWood
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#Packers LT David Bakhtiari (chest) practiced for second straight day. Bakhtiari did individual drills in pads.

Allen Lazard (core) and Christian Kirksey (shoulder) also practiced in pads today and were able to do individual drills. Good sign both are progressing well on IR.

Ryan Wood
@ByRyanWood
#Packers K Mason Crosby (left calf/back) did not join team outdoors for practice in early periods. We’ll see what he’s listed as after not practicing Wednesday.

Kevin King (quad), Aaron Jones (calf) and Marcedes Lewis (knee) did not practice in pads today.

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[Joemailman]

Ryan Wood
@ByRyanWood
Matt LaFleur hints at #Packers WR Equanimeous St. Brown maybe earning more playing time: "I think there's a good chance you'll probably see him out there more than what he has shown in previous weeks."
12:16 PM · Oct 29, 2020·TweetDeck

Ryan Wood
@ByRyanWood
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#Packers coach Matt LaFleur says CB Kevin King had a setback with his quad. He had been practicing limited last week but did not practice Friday, did not practice Wednesday either. Tough break for King, who is in final year of his contract and needs to stay on the field.

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[Fosco33]

Didn’t know Crosby was hurt.

[Sparkey]

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Quad injuries suck. They never really heal completely until you can give them an extended period of rest. Looks like JJ will have an extended chance to show what he is.

[Joemailman]

[Bretsky]

Holy Shit BRIAN BURNS is like the missile GB wanted the Gary to be from day one

[RashanGary]

Holy Shit BRIAN BURNS is like the missile GB wanted the Gary to be from day one

Shut up

[run pMc]

Holy Shit BRIAN BURNS is like the missile GB wanted the Gary to be from day one

I was on the Brian Burns draft bandwagon, but that ship has sailed. Glad to know I can at least occasionally spot em.

As for Sunday, I don't have a good feeling about this. Division game against desperate team coming off a bye, no Aaron Jones, no Kevin King, Bahktiari & Crosby beat up.
If Zimmer was smart, he'd load the box and bring pressure and shade help coverage towards Adams. Basically make Rodgers uncomfortable and force one of the no-names on offense (MVS, Tonyan, Jamaal) beat you. He can be stubborn with his calls and scheme, so we'll see. I do expect them to bring more pressure in with those A-gap LB blitzes after seeing the TB film.

If Dalvin Cook is healthy, they are dangerous. Mattison is a good backup -- at least as good as Jamaal Williams. Justin Jefferson was another player I liked and he's going to be a thorn for NFCN CB's for years. Will be a good test for the defense, and if they can pressure Cousins or get a 2 score lead on MIN and force them to throw they have a good shot at picks.

Forecast calls for a windy day, that might influence playcalling.

[Joemailman]

I was on the Brian Burns draft bandwagon, but that ship has sailed. Glad to know I can at least occasionally spot em.

As for Sunday, I don't have a good feeling about this. Division game against desperate team coming off a bye, no Aaron Jones, no Kevin King, Bahktiari & Crosby beat up.
If Zimmer was smart, he'd load the box and bring pressure and shade help coverage towards Adams. Basically make Rodgers uncomfortable and force one of the no-names on offense (MVS, Tonyan, Jamaal) beat you. He can be stubborn with his calls and scheme, so we'll see. I do expect them to bring more pressure in with those A-gap LB blitzes after seeing the TB film.

If Dalvin Cook is healthy, they are dangerous. Mattison is a good backup -- at least as good as Jamaal Williams. Justin Jefferson was another player I liked and he's going to be a thorn for NFCN CB's for years. Will be a good test for the defense, and if they can pressure Cousins or get a 2 score lead on MIN and force them to throw they have a good shot at picks.

Forecast calls for a windy day, that might influence playcalling.

If you shade coverage toward Adams and load the box, that should open things up for Packers TE's and MVS.

Expect Vikings to try and run a lot. Cousins leads the NFL in interceptions, and Cook and Mattison are healthy. Packers front 7 though is as healthy as they've been since Week 1.

[Tony Oday]

Packers win in a laugher, 42-17

[Upnorth]

If wind projections hold this will be a ground and puns game. 25 mph will effect the passing game

[texaspackerbacker]

Not to be negative or anything, but they sorta blamed a bad week of practice for the Tampa loss. With the various injuries, etc., this may not have been the best week either. I expect the Packers to load up to stop the run. Our DBs better be sharp just in case Cousins snaps back and has a fairly good game.

I agree with runpMc about the Vikings trying to shut down Adams and do a lot of pass and run blitzing, but they won't be successful. Tonyan, Valdez-Scantling, Turner, and Jamal should have big games receiving, maybe Ervin too, maybe even Sternberger and/or St. Brown. Rodgers' bad game is fresh enough in his mind that no way he has another one. Look for him to really spread it around.

Packers 35 Vikings 24

After reading UpNorth's weather forecast, I'll revise that down to 28-20 Packers

[Joemailman]

Could see a lot of going for it on 4th down with that wind projected to be NW at 25. Especially if Crosby can't go.

[Joemailman]

Bill Huber
@BillHuberSI
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With Dantzler on COVID list, three of top four corners will be out.
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Minnesota Vikings
@Vikings
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#MINvsGB injury report

OUT: CB Mike Hughes and CB Holton Hill

QUESTIONABLE: WR Dan Chisena

All the more reason for the Vikings to try and play ball control. Try to keep the ball out of Rodgers' hands.