Vikings have solved Matt LaFleur's Packers once. Can they do it again?
LaFleur would be 14-0 in the NFC North if not for the unlikely upset Mike Zimmer pieced together last year at Lambeau Field.
Souhan: Flawed and fantastic, Aaron Rodgers' ride into Minnesota could be his last
Unless the Packers win the Super Bowl, he likely will play for a different team next year. Green Bay would be ridding themselves of a nuisance, and one of the best QBs ever.
Vikings activate Patrick Peterson from injured reserve before Sunday's game vs. Packers
The cornerback missed the Vikings' past three games with a hamstring injury, but practiced all week in preparation for his return.
One more worry for Vikings fans: Sunday's officiating crew
On the NFL: As if the Vikings don't have enough to worry about playing the Packers, home teams with the officiating crew headed by referee Shawn Hochuli are on an eight-game losing streak.
Vikings vs. Packers: 3 story lines, 2 key matchups, 1 prediction
The Green Bay defense may be the star in what could be Aaron Rodgers' last game in Minnesota as a Packer.
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Barr among defense reinforcements returning to face Packers
Linebacker Anthony Barr is expected to start Sunday against Green Bay after sitting out the Vikings' win in Los Angeles. The secondary also gets an upgrade.
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Midseason report: Vikings still searching for identity, stability, consistency
The Vikings are 4-5, but they are also only a half-game out of a playoff position in the NFC. What are their big questions headed into the last eight games of the season?
The Star Tribune's NFL prediction contest is on. Can you outpick your friends and other fans?
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Are the Packers really all that much better than the Vikings?
The Packers are 8-2. The Vikings are 4-5. But the answer to that question isn't as obvious as it seems if you dig into the numbers.
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Vikings vs. Packers: Here's the Green Bay view on Sunday's game
NFL writer and Wisconsin radio host Jason Wilde joins the Daily Delivery podcast to preview Sunday's game. Also, Mark Craig gives his prediction and messages delivered by Wild and Wolves coaches were received.
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Four players return as Vikings have full house at Thursday's practice
Everyone on the active roster participated, including Anthony Barr, who was held out the game in Los Angeles because of an ongoing knee issue.
Check out our weekly Vikings podcast, featuring Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand.
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Officials cancel trial run of grape-scented bird deterrent outside U.S. Bank Stadium
The conservation group Audubon Minnesota raised objections.
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Packers scouting report: Injuries haven't slowed down Green Bay
Matt LaFleur's offense has failed to top 24 points in the last five games, while his defense has thrived under new coordinator Joe Barry,
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Mark Craig's Week 11 NFL picks against the spread
After a Week 10 filled with blowouts, our NFL insider is playing it safe with his upset calls.
All the latest updates, including schedules, stats, scores, game reports and more from the National Football League.
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Scoggins: Secret? No, it's common sense. Throw Jefferson the dang ball
Mike Zimmer and Klint Kubiak sounded like it was a big deal to acknowledge the need to get Justin Jefferson more involved in the offense, an admission that caused armchair coordinators to mutter, "Well, duh."
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NFC North w l t pct pf pa home away Green Bay 8 2 0 .800 216 180 4-0 4-2 Minnesota 4 5 0 .444 221 211 2-2 2-3 Chicago 3 6 0 .333 150 224 2-2 1-4 Detroit 0 8 1 .056 150 260 0-4 0-4 -
NFC South w l t pct pf pa home away Tampa Bay 6 3 0 .667 279 212 4-0 2-3 New Orleans 5 4 0 .556 222 178 2-2 3-2 Carolina 5 5 0 .500 205 193 2-3 3-2 Atlanta 4 6 0 .400 178 288 1-4 3-2 -
NFC East w l t pct pf pa home away Dallas 7 2 0 .778 284 195 4-1 3-1 Philadelphia 4 6 0 .400 257 231 0-4 4-2 Washington 3 6 0 .333 185 246 2-3 1-3 NY Giants 3 6 0 .333 179 216 2-3 1-3 -
NFC West w l t pct pf pa home away Arizona 8 2 0 .800 287 189 3-2 5-0 Los Angeles 7 3 0 .700 271 227 3-2 4-1 San Francisco 4 5 0 .444 216 212 1-4 3-1 Seattle 3 6 0 .333 181 186 1-3 2-3 -
AFC North w l t pct pf pa home away Baltimore 6 3 0 .667 231 217 4-1 2-2 Pittsburgh 5 3 1 .611 177 185 3-2 2-1 Cincinnati 5 4 0 .556 236 203 2-2 3-2 Cleveland 5 5 0 .500 231 241 3-2 2-3 -
AFC South w l t pct pf pa home away Tennessee 8 2 0 .800 278 232 4-1 4-1 Indianapolis 5 5 0 .500 268 230 3-3 2-2 Jacksonville 2 7 0 .222 149 232 2-3 0-4 Houston 1 8 0 .111 128 258 1-3 0-5 -
AFC East w l t pct pf pa home away Buffalo 6 3 0 .667 280 135 3-1 3-2 New England 7 4 0 .636 300 177 2-4 5-0 Miami 3 7 0 .300 177 252 2-3 1-4 NY Jets 2 7 0 .222 161 296 2-2 0-5 -
AFC West w l t pct pf pa home away Kansas City 6 4 0 .600 262 241 3-2 3-2 Los Angeles 5 4 0 .556 219 228 2-3 3-1 Las Vegas 5 4 0 .556 210 230 3-2 2-2 Denver 5 5 0 .500 200 183 2-3 3-2
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Passing Yards K. Cousins MIN 2434 J. Jefferson MIN 11 -
Rushing Yards D. Cook MIN 648 A. Mattison MIN 289 K. Cousins MIN 73 C. Ham MIN 34 K. Osborn MIN 10 -
Receiving Yards J. Jefferson MIN 775 A. Thielen MIN 542 T. Conklin MIN 353 K. Osborn MIN 341 A. Mattison MIN 142 -
Defensive Tackles (Total) E. Kendricks MIN 92 H. Smith MIN 58 X. Woods MIN 55 N. Vigil MIN 43 B. Breeland MIN 39 -
Interceptions E. Kendricks MIN 2 X. Woods MIN 2 A. Barr MIN 1 B. Breeland MIN 1 (2) Players 1 -
Sacks D. Hunter MIN 6.0 E. Griffen MIN 5.0 E. Kendricks MIN 4.0 M. Pierce MIN 2.0 A. Watts MIN 2.0
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Passing Yards M. Stafford LAR 3014 T. Brady TB 2870 K. Cousins MIN 2434 M. Ryan ATL 2427 D. Prescott DAL 2341 -
Rushing Yards E. Elliott DAL 663 D. Cook MIN 648 D. Henderson Jr. LAR 593 E. Mitchell SF 560 J. Hurts PHI 549 -
Receiving Yards C. Kupp LAR 1141 D. Samuel SF 979 D. Adams GB 864 J. Jefferson MIN 775 C. Lamb DAL 726 -
Defensive Tackles (Total) F. Oluokun ATL 110 B. Wagner SEA 101 D. Jones ATL 92 E. Kendricks MIN 92 R. Smith CHI 92 -
Interceptions T. Diggs DAL 8 X. McKinney NYG 4 J. Bradberry NYG 3 A. Brown DAL 3 (5) Players 3 -
Sacks H. Reddick CAR 9.5 M. Golden ARI 9.0 N. Bosa SF 8.0 L. Floyd LAR 7.5 R. Quinn CHI 6.5
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Passing Yards P. Mahomes KC 2940 D. Carr LV 2826 J. Allen BUF 2602 J. Herbert LAC 2545 M. Jones NE 2540 -
Rushing Yards D. Henry TEN 937 J. Taylor IND 937 N. Chubb CLE 721 N. Harris PIT 646 L. Jackson BAL 639 -
Receiving Yards T. Hill KC 855 J. Chase CIN 835 S. Diggs BUF 750 T. Kelce KC 747 M. Pittman Jr. IND 729 -
Defensive Tackles (Total) D. Perryman LV 102 B. Okereke IND 85 D. James Jr. LAC 80 L. Wilson CIN 76 N. Bolton KC 75 -
Interceptions J. Jackson NE 6 K. Byard TEN 5 A. Phillips NE 4 J. Poyer BUF 4 (2) Players 4 -
Sacks M. Garrett CLE 13.0 T. Watt PIT 12.5 M. Judon NE 10.5 H. Landry III TEN 10.0 T. Hendrickson CIN 8.5
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Sunday, November 21 Houston @ Tennessee Green Bay @ Minnesota Baltimore @ Chicago Indianapolis @ Buffalo New Orleans @ Philadelphia Miami @ NY Jets Washington @ Carolina Detroit @ Cleveland San Francisco @ Jacksonville Cincinnati @ Las Vegas Arizona @ Seattle Dallas @ Kansas City Pittsburgh @ Los Angeles -
Thursday, November 25 Chicago @ Detroit Las Vegas @ Dallas Buffalo @ New Orleans
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Vikings think they have a plan for handling Green Bay's highly ranked defense
Receiver Adam Thielen sees the win over the Chargers as a formula for facing a Packers defense that ranks third in the NFL against the pass.
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Secondary upgrade: Peterson, Harrison Smith return to practice
Right tackle Brian O'Neill, cornerback Mackensie Alexander, defensive end D.J. Wonnum and tight end Chris Herndon missed Wednesday's practice with non-injury designations.
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Podcast: Can Vikings be more than a speedbump for Packers?
The Vikings have played the Packers tough under head coach Mike Zimmer, who could use another win on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the Vikings' place in a tight NFC playoff race.
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From Gophers to Green Bay, linebacker Campbell joined Packers to win
On The NFL: Boo him if you must, Vikings fans, but the really good linebacker who'll be wearing the green-and-gold No. 59 jersey at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday is, actually, one of you.
Business
Green Bay Packers kick off 'stock' sale
The Green Bay Packers kicked off a common "stock" sale on Tuesday. But the team, selling 300,000 shares at $300 per share, is quick to note: It's not really stock.
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Vikings activate Bradbury from COVID list, but Metellus goes on it
The team also signed a former Wisconsin fullback to the practice squad.
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Best team in the NFL? Here's why it's the Tennessee Titans
In addition to an 8-2 record, Tennessee also has a relatively easy remaining schedule after rolling through a series of 2020 playoff teams.
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This sequence saved the Vikings season + a missed opportunity for U
Vikings writer Andrew Krammer joins the Daily Delivery and explains how the offense and defense were finally in sync on Sunday. And Randy Johnson has new insights on the Gophers' familiar problems.
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Here's how Mike Zimmer and the Vikings blitz outfoxed the Chargers
Chargers head coach Brandon Staley paid this tribute to Zimmer: "When it's known pass, this guy is as good of a defensive coach as there's ever been." Here's what unfolded during the game.
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A change at center? Cole's play sparks position battle with Bradbury
Mason Cole's play in two starts has led to coaches pondering whether to keep him in the starting lineup, even as Garrett Bradbury returned to practice on Monday.
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Can Vikings repeat Sunday success against the Packers — and beyond?
Ben Goessling's Second Thoughts: Here's how Kirk Cousins and the Vikings managed to defeat the Chargers' defensive scheme, and why that provides some cause for optimism.
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