The Green Bay Packers are in the Twin Cities today to face the Minnesota Vikings in a big week 17 matchup between NFC North division rivals. Playoff seeding is on the line today, as the Packers need a win to stay alive for the #5 seed in the NFC.
Stay tuned for updates throughout the game here.
First Quarter Updates
As they do so often, the Packers elected to receive after winning the opening coin toss. After picking up an early third-down conversion on a nice contested catch by Dontayvion Wicks, an early disaster struck: Josh Jacobs’ third carry of the drive went for 8 yards but defensive tackle Jerry Tillery managed to strip the ball loose and cornerback Camryn Bynum recovered for an early turnover.