The Packers will look to rebound from their 38-10 defeat at the hands of the New York Giants last week. Coming into Lambeau, a familiar foe, the Minnesota Vikings. Its hard to believe that we are in December and this is the first game against the Vikings this season but that's where we are. There have definitely been some bumps in the road this year for the Packers but I think all you can really ask for is to control your own destiny for the division heading into December and the Packers have that.
Heres some incredible divisional stats about the Packers dominance within the NFC North:
1. Aaron Rodgers is 12-1 at Lambeau in his career in divisional games. The best winning percentage for an NFL quarterback in division games in NFL History.
2. The Packers have won four straight against the Vikings heading into todays game.
3. The last meeting between the two was a 45-7 Packers victory, the largest margin of victory in the history of the rivalry.
4. The Packers have won 10 straight divisional games overall, 5 of the 10 have come against the Bears, 2 against the Vikings, 3 against the Lions. (Last loss: December 2010, 9-7 At Detroit)
5. The Packers have won 13 straight divisional games in which Aaron Rodgers played the whole game. (Last Loss: September 2010 at Chicago)
Its hard to win in this league with poor line play, and that's why this game scares me. The Vikings have the better offensive line and defensive line. The Vikings should be able to run effectively, and should be able to get good pressure on Rodgers. Those two could be a recipe for disaster.
The Packers will welcome back Greg Jennings, who will play in just his third game of the season, first since The Packers went into Seattle. The addition will be nice, but I think Id prefer to have Matthews back, as he, along with Charles Woodson will be out.
Percy Harvin will be out for the Vikings, he has been their MVP so far this year, so this will be a big loss for them.
Prediction: Despite the disadvantages at line play, there is no overlooking the huge talent advantages the Packers have at Receiver and Quarterback. The Vikings don't have elite corners, so if Rodgers even gets a decent level of protection, the Packers will put up at least 30. The Vikings cant pass the ball, and its hard to put up 30 with only a running game, therefore because I don't think the Vikings have the offensive ability to match the Packers point for point ill say: Packers 31 Vikings 20
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