Black-and-blue classic puts a cap on the regular season

In contrast, Packers fans’ expectations for this season were Super Bowl or bust, and the team’s struggles in the second half of the season have heightened stress levels in Wisconsin.

“We do our job no matter who’s back there, what’s happening”, he said. Specifically, which matchup gives Minnesota the best chance to move past the Wild Card round.

As many as 650 shovelers could receive $10 per hour to help clear out the stands. Anderson then carried the ball to the 1-yard line that picked up a Packers first down and goal to go. If they lose, they’ll go to Washington as the No. 5 seed if Seattle loses to Arizona or back to Green Bay if Seattle wins. But an active streak of 24 seasons with a Hall of Fame quarterback isn’t so easy to duplicate. Aaron Rodgers has one more shot to tune up the sluggish Green Bay offense.

“The Vikings’ defense is playing very well, particularly their pass rush”, Packers coach Mike McCarthy said.

As the defensive guy in today’s NFL, Zimmer gets the black hat. Although the Packers might be the most favorable pairing, I want the North and would roll the dice against Seattle at home a few weeks removed by being absolutely blown out by the Seahawks a few weeks ago. Rodgers, since becoming a starter in the league, is 10-4 against the Vikings. Infante avoided the home skunk by barely beating the Bucs 15-13 for the first of his four wins that season. After prevailing 30-13 at Minnesota on November 22, the Packers will try to complete their fourth season sweep of the rival Vikings in the last six years. But the Wilfs are confident they have the right structure to produce consistent opportunities for that to happen.

The two of us are on opposite sides of the final score this week. If the Vikings lose, they’ll either be the fifth seed or the sixth seed and will be banished to the road in Round 1 of the playoffs. Also present were George Paton, the assistant general manager; and Jonathan Wilf, Zygi’s son and an executive vice president. And in order for this team to take the next step in their development, they need to get over that green and yellow hill and get to the top of the division. “That’s the style of play and level of execution that we’re going to need this week”. Each team appears poised for long-term success. “We wanted a coach who fit the structure so that we’re competitive year in and year out like some of the great franchises”. However, if he can fix his team’s recent woes against the hated Packers with a win Sunday, the Vikings would be rolling into the playoffs. “I get some of my aggressive running style from him and the way that he played the game and what he did at the University of Texas and in his pro career as well”.

The Vikings have a shot to not only end the Packers’ four-year reign as NFC North champions but also leave Green Bay with a 0-3 home record against its division opponents this season. “It’ll be nice and cold, and we look forward to that”.

Rodgers has won 10 of 11 against the Vikings regardless of location or playoffs with a 120.1 passer rating, throwing for 28 touchdowns and three interceptions. “Like you said, we don’t know until it’s over so we’ll see”. Sure, the Vikings haven’t won in Lambeau Field since Brett Favre was leading the purple and gold, but this team could compete with that one toe-to-toe and its defense and rushing attack will be huge advantages. Zimmer said he likes that the Wilfs ask questions to stay informed but still allow him and Spielman to do what they feel is best.