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    Packers At Vikings Discussion Thread

    Packers lead all-time series 66-59-3. 65-58-3 in regular season, 1-1 in postseason.

    Last meeting: September 29, 2024. Vikings defeated the Packers 31-29 at Lambeau. Vikings took a 28-0 lead in the 1st half. Packers rallied with 22 4th quarter points to make it close. Jordan Love threw for 389 yards and 4 TD's, but had 3 INT's. For the Vikings, Sam Darnold threw for 275 yards with 3 TD's and 1 INT.

    The Vikings come into the game 13-2, winners of 8 in a row. Offensively the Vikings rank 9th in points scored, 12th in yards gained. Sam Darnold has completed 67% of his passes for 3776 yards with 32 TD's and 11 INT's. Justin Jefferson leads the Vikings in receiving with 92 catches for 1387 yards and 10 TD's. Jordan Addison has 56 catches for 806 yards 8 TD's. Aaron Jones leads the Vikings in rushing with 1046 yards and 5 TD's, averaging 4.5 YPC.

    Defensively the Vikings rank 2nd in points allowed, 14th in yards allowed. Opponents have completed 64.2% of passes for 3731 yards with 22 TD's and 22 INT's. The Vikings have sacked opposing QB's 44 times, led by Jonathan Greenard and Andrew Van Ginkel with 11 each. Opponents have rushed for 1306 yards and 7 TD's, averaging just 3.9 YPC.

    Packers are favored by 1 point.

    Moneyline: Vikings -108, Packers -112

    Over/under: 48.5
    I can't run no more
    With that lawless crowd
    While the killers in high places
    Say their prayers out loud
    But they've summoned, they've summoned up
    A thundercloud
    They're going to hear from me - Leonard Cohen
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    The game, which has been moved to 3:25 will be nationally televised by Fox. Kevin Burkhardt and Tom Brady with the call.
    I can't run no more
    With that lawless crowd
    While the killers in high places
    Say their prayers out loud
    But they've summoned, they've summoned up
    A thundercloud
    They're going to hear from me - Leonard Cohen

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    • #3
      Tom Silverstein
      @TomSilverstein

      #Packers coach Matt LaFleur said they got good news on WR Christian Watson: "Just a bruise," he said. Didn't rule him out this week but said there is progress that has to be made.
      I can't run no more
      With that lawless crowd
      While the killers in high places
      Say their prayers out loud
      But they've summoned, they've summoned up
      A thundercloud
      They're going to hear from me - Leonard Cohen

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Joemailman View Post
        Tom Silverstein
        @TomSilverstein

        #Packers coach Matt LaFleur said they got good news on WR Christian Watson: "Just a bruise," he said. Didn't rule him out this week but said there is progress that has to be made.
        Pretty much what I thought/hoped for when I saw the play. Hurts like shit, but not any long-term concern. Hopefully he will be ready for Sunday. Winning at MN would be a boost going into the playoffs.
        2025 Ratpickers champion.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Joemailman View Post
          Tom Silverstein
          @TomSilverstein

          #Packers coach Matt LaFleur said they got good news on WR Christian Watson: "Just a bruise," he said. Didn't rule him out this week but said there is progress that has to be made.
          I didn't know where to put this, and I'm not sure it's worth its own thread, but how about the job the Packer safeties have done this year versus last year? McKinney has been worth every penny of that contract (so far) and then some - solid, solid, solid. Just a guy who knows how to play the position. And Williams has been a revelation, though his being injured the last few weeks has been a bummer. I'm not sure that Bullard has been all that, but I don't really know, and even Zayne Anderson seemed to play a good game against NO.

          I am NOT missing Darnell Savage, Jonathon Owens et al from last year.

          And on the other side of the ball, I was one of those people bemoaning the loss of Aaron Jones. He was a fun, fun player to watch, very skilled, great guy. But with Josh Jacobs it seems less likely the offense will stall out because Jacobs can get you that tough three yards. He keeps the chains moving - and then some.

          In the safety position, the Packers are far better than they were last year. In the running back position, from the standpoint of the overall offense, they might be better this year, too. Brooks can block and runs with some oomph, and Wilson isn't too shabby himself as a runner.
          "The Devine era is actually worse than you remember if you go back and look at it."

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          • #6
            Jaire unlikely to play again.
            It’s too bad injuries have affected his career.
            These are his last days before he takes a seat on the Bakhtiari express.
            Last edited by Teamcheez1; 12-26-2024, 03:14 PM.

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            • #7
              I can't run no more
              With that lawless crowd
              While the killers in high places
              Say their prayers out loud
              But they've summoned, they've summoned up
              A thundercloud
              They're going to hear from me - Leonard Cohen

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              • #8
                I'm fine resting Alexander for the PO's.

                Just sayin'.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by George Cumby View Post
                  I'm fine resting Alexander for the PO's.

                  Just sayin'.
                  I’m hoping you’re right. That Alexander comes out fresh and is a real difference maker in the playoffs.
                  Regardless, he has now missed 31 of 66 games and it is time to move on.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Teamcheez1 View Post
                    I’m hoping you’re right. That Alexander comes out fresh and is a real difference maker in the playoffs.
                    Regardless, he has now missed 31 of 66 games and it is time to move on.
                    Been saying that for awhile. The fact we didn’t address this strongly thru fa/draft is perplexing.
                    The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have.
                    Vince Lombardi

                    "Not really interested in being a spoiler or an underdog. We're the Green Bay Packers." McCarthy.

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                    • #11
                      Well, they did have to remake the safeties' room and the linebackers' room this past offseason. Plus the running backs. I'm thinking corner will be up for that next draft.
                      "The Devine era is actually worse than you remember if you go back and look at it."

                      KYPack

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                      • #12
                        I think Gute probably put too much faith in Jaire being healthy and Stokes returning to his rookie form. They had been impressed with Valentine and had Nixon coming back. I think they felt pretty good about the cornerback position.
                        I can't run no more
                        With that lawless crowd
                        While the killers in high places
                        Say their prayers out loud
                        But they've summoned, they've summoned up
                        A thundercloud
                        They're going to hear from me - Leonard Cohen

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Joemailman View Post
                          I think Gute probably put too much faith in Jaire being healthy and Stokes returning to his rookie form. They had been impressed with Valentine and had Nixon coming back. I think they felt pretty good about the cornerback position.
                          Remember all the quotes from team officials about how fast and how good Stokes was looking in the offseason? The usual stuff, I suppose, but even so, it was all convincing. Then he started playing like a wet fart, and has been ever since.

                          And Alexander - you'd think they'd have guessed he was only going to get hurt more or again. Yet, as I posted, you can't remake every position group at once.

                          I anticipate Alexander and Stokes both gone next year, and the Packers drafting two or three corners - outside variety.
                          "The Devine era is actually worse than you remember if you go back and look at it."

                          KYPack

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                          • #14
                            Starting with the 49ers game, Stokes has been decent after being terrible 1st half of the season. Not sure if he's gotten better, or if the coaching staff has done a better job of matching him up against certain receivers he can handle. I wouldn't be surprised to see the Packers sign him as a FA to a modest 1-2 year contract in 2025.
                            I can't run no more
                            With that lawless crowd
                            While the killers in high places
                            Say their prayers out loud
                            But they've summoned, they've summoned up
                            A thundercloud
                            They're going to hear from me - Leonard Cohen

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                            • #15
                              Rob Demovsky
                              @RobDemovsky

                              Christian Watson was in cleats but did not go through stretch with the rest of the team. Looks like he’s still in the rehab group.

                              Other DNPs: Quay Walker, Jaire Alexander, Evan Williams, Andre Dillard.

                              Javon Bullard practicing for the second straight day.
                              I can't run no more
                              With that lawless crowd
                              While the killers in high places
                              Say their prayers out loud
                              But they've summoned, they've summoned up
                              A thundercloud
                              They're going to hear from me - Leonard Cohen

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