The Minnesota Vikings went into their game against the Green Bay Packers knowing that it was a huge contest for their season going forward. On a day when the division opened up considerably, they went out and did what they needed to do.
Fueled by their defense and the opportunity to take advantage of an inexperienced backup quarterback, the Vikings took down their division rivals from Wisconsin by a final score of 23-10 at U.S. Bank Stadium.
The two teams were scoreless after the first quarter, but the big news came on Green Bay’s second offensive possession, Aaron Rodgers rolled to his right and was taken down by Anthony Barr, slamming his throwing shoulder into the U.