Week 17: VIKINGS (9-6) vs. Packers (11-4)

disaacs · Joined: 13 Dec 2005 Posts: 19982 Location: Brownbackistan

Game 16

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When: 4:25 PM EST December 30th
Where: Mall of America Field (Minneapolis, MN)
TV/Radio: Fox, DirecTV Ch. 706 (TV), KFAN 100.3, Sirius XM 125 & 112 (Radio)

TV Distribution Map: http://www.the506.com/nflmaps/2012/wk17.html

Notable Injuries:

Vikings - Probable: DE Jared Allen (shoulder), CB Marcus Sherels (quadricep), OT Phil Loadholt (knee), P Chris Kluwe (left knee), RB Adrian Peterson (abdomen), Questionable: DE Brian Robison (shoulder), CB Antoine Winfield (knee), Doubtful: None, Out: None

Packers - Probable: DE CJ Wilson (knee), RB Alex Green (concussion), WR Jordy Nelson (hamstring), OG Evan Dietrich-Smith (knee), DE Jerel Worthy (hamstring), OG Josh Sitton (concussion), TE Tom Crabtree (hamstring), K Mason Crosby (illness), C Jeff Saturday (neck), Questionable: WR Randall Cobb (ankle), Doubtful: CB Davon House (shoulder), Out: RB James Starks (knee), S Charles Woodson (collarbone)

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rbvf168 · Joined: 04 Nov 2012 Posts: 45

This game should be interesting because the Packers are going to be fighting for the second seed. However, if we win then I think we'll be playing them two weeks in a row so winning big next week will definitely have a big impact on the wild card match.

Not sure if AP will break the record though since Clay Matthews is back but he should get 2k yards at the very least and that should be a good milestone for his career.

Captain Viking · Joined: 11 Mar 2008 Posts: 2610

Never wanted to attend a game more than I want to go to this one. The dome is going to be rocking (literally)...
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SteelKing728 · Joined: 23 Aug 2008 Posts: 10874 Location: Pittsburgh

I doubt any other fans believe in Minnesota, so it looks like no matter who we beat, it will always be overlooked. Laughing

Perhaps I was wrong about Greenbay. I said if you stop Aaron Rodgers, you beat the Packers, and I was wrong. They've really come together this past month, playing excellent football. With the #2 seed on the line, they'll be just as hungry for this game as Minnesota.

I don't doubt Minnesota for a second. We may not look like much, but great team chemistry along with solid coaching has taken this team a long way.

They don't believe we can beat Greenbay, but I'll say this again:

We did it BIG in Houston, and we are gonna do it BEST in Minnesota.

(and since I know there are a select few out there, this means Minnesota will play better this week than they did against Houston last week)
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Nozizaki · Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 10:07 am Post subject:

Except for the past couple weeks, the Packers haven't looked very dominant as a team. The key to beating the Packers is to make Rodgers miserable: Have a disciplined pass rush, with atleast one guy in his face on as many throws as possible. A sack or two EARLY can really help the secondary by causing Rodgers to hurry his throws.

The game will be won by the defense. Our offense should have no problem, as long as they don't turn it over.
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Frank Costello · Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 10:42 am Post subject:

This may sound crazy, but is Everson a better option? Our DL looked legendary yesterday. I love Brian, but the best player should always start.

Either way, I can't wait for this game. Stuff legends are made of.
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I think our d-line success had more to do with Fred Evans being in the middle, more so than Griffen starting in place of Robison.
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Frazier: "You couldn't ask for a better scenario for us. If you were going to write a script this is the way you'd want it to be done, where we have a chance to play in front of our fans at Mall of America Field against our NFC North rival."

Kalil: "We need one more ticket, that's our phrase. We needed three tickets to win, we need one more and who better to play but Green Bay, and at home. That's going to be an electric atmosphere so I'm pretty excited for that."

Peterson: "We're playing our best football right now. We're definitely in a good position, momentum is high."

http://www.kfan.com/pages/vikingsblog.html?article=10657941#ixzz2Fyzd5Pbg
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[UMN] · Joined: 13 Nov 2007 Posts: 11826 Location: Desolation Row

I think we actually have a very good chance of winning this game.

1. home field advantage. we play great at home and it is going to be LOUD.
2. the defense has been phenomenal lately. Rodgers will get hit a lot.
3. AP is AP and the Packers defense isn't anything special.
4. Ponder played well last week and hopefully he can keep it going.
5. the team is fired up after that big win. I think they will come out hotter than GB.
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rpmwr19 · Joined: 23 Dec 2006 Posts: 16973 Location: Stillwater, MN

If we can make Green Bay one dimensional this time and not let them run all over us - I like our chances.
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CriminalMind · Joined: 25 Aug 2011 Posts: 2965 Location: Toronto, CA

rpmwr19 · Joined: 23 Dec 2006 Posts: 16973 Location: Stillwater, MN

If Fred Evans doesn't start this game... Brick wall

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