The Vikings have paired a raucous crowd with a violent pass rush to create one of the NFL's best home-field advantages at U.S. Bank Stadium. They won't have the former Sunday, and they'll have to work to recreate the latter without Danielle Hunter on the field. The Vikings are 2½-point favorites, but in something resembling a neutral environment, the Packers might have a slight edge.
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Cardboard cutouts to attend border battle
The Vikings' first two home games will be without fans because of the coronavirus pandemic. Instead of asking fans to rattle Aaron Rodgers with earsplitting noise, the Vikings will rely on a recorded soundtrack that can't be played above 75 decibels and showcase cardboard cutouts that fans can purchase for $150 apiece.