The Minnesota Vikings are traveling to Green Bay to take on the Packers in this NFC North divisional battle. The Vikings are coming off dismantling the Houston Texans at home 34-7. On the flip side, the Packers are coming off their second consecutive win without quarterback Jordan Love as they went on the road and beat the Tennessee Titans 30-14. This game could have big implications when it comes to divisional standings come postseason time. You know the teams and we know the odds, Let's jump straight into this game!
Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers Odds
Minnesota Vikings +2.5 (-110) vs. Green Bay Packers -2.5 (-110)
Minnesota Vikings (+114) vs. Green Bay Packers (-134)
Over 43.5 Points (-110) vs. Under 43.5 Points (-110)
Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers Match Details
Fixture: Minnesota Vikings @ Green Bay Packers
Date and Time: September 29th, 2024 @ 1 PM EST
Location: Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconson
Key Stats
Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings are one of the shocking teams this season. They are coming off back-to-back impressive wins against the 49ers and the Texans. Sam Darnold has been sensational! Against the Texans, he went 17/28 passing for 181 yards and four touchdowns. Darnold is first in the NFL in passing touchdowns with eight. The Vikings' offense is 3rd in ppg (28.3), 2nd in offensive touchdowns (10), and 3rd in yards per play (7.2). Aaron Jones had 148 yards from scrimmage, including 102 yards rushing. Justin Jefferson is one of, if not, the best receiver in the league and had six catches for 81 yards and a touchdown.
The Vikings' defense has been better than I thought. Brian Flores, their defensive coordinator, has had this unit playing lights out to start the season. They are 2nd in opponents points per game (10), 2nd in rushing yards allowed (71.3), 2nd in opponent offensive touchdowns allowed (3), 1st in the NFL in sacks (16), and 3rd in takeaways per game (2). Those are sensational numbers, and that is against two of the best offenses in the league, the Houston Texans and the San Francisco 49ers. If they can say around this level, the Vikings might be a scary team to face come December and January.
Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers are on a two-game winning streak despite missing their franchise quarterback, Jordan Love. Malik Willis was good in their last game against the Titans, as he completed 13 of his 19 passes for 202 yards and a touchdown. He also added six rushes for 73 yards and a rushing touchdown. Even though star back Josh Jacobs was held in check for 43 yards on 14 rushes, his backup Emanuel Wilson was great with 85 yards from scrimmage, 50 rushing, 35 receiving, and including a 30-yard receiving touchdown.
This Packers' defense has bounced back from allowing 34 points in week one. Since week one, they've allowed 24 points and forced six turnovers, including Jaire Alexander getting his first pick-6 last week. Green Bay's defense won't blow you away statistically, however, they are 13th in the NFL when it comes to opponent points per game (19.3). This defense has been getting offenses off the field on third down, they rank 6th in the NFL in 3rd down % allowed at 28.1%.
Prediction
The Minnesota Vikings are going to win this game. Eventually going without your franchise quarterback is going to bite you. I am expecting this Vikings defense to pulverize Malik Willis or Jordan Love if he is healthy enough to go. Kevin O'Connell has done a fantastic job with Darnold, having him playing at an MVP level through the first three weeks. This game will be won at the line of scrimmage and the Vikings will control it behind Aaron Jones to set up 2nd and short, to stay ahead of the sticks.
Final Pick
Minnesota Vikings ML +114
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