Minnesota Vikings at Packers: 5 questions with the enemy
By Adam Carlson
The Minnesota Vikings play the Green Bay Packers on Sunday Night Football with the division title on the line, but what do Packers fans think about the game?
Sunday Night Football’s game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers has a lot on the line. The NFC North division title hangs in the balance and the winner of this game will get home field advantage in the first round of the playoffs. Not only that, but Minnesota is out to prove that they are serious contenders to the Packers, who have won the last 4 division crowns.
Vikings fans sometimes get stuck in their own little media world. With the national sports groups not paying much attention to Minnesota, there are many times when we don’t get to see or hear other points of view, and that can make things hard to keep things in perspective and have a fair outlook on situations.
Thankfully, Josh McPeak of FanSided’s Lombardi Ave sat down to answer some questions for me about Sunday’s game. Here are the five questions Mr. McPeak answered for us at The Viking Age:
1) The Minnesota Vikings are finally healthy and ready to roll. Harrison Smith, Anthony Barr, and Linval Joseph all returned to action against the Giants. What is the scariest part of the Vikings defense to Packers fans?
"Dec 10, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the Vikings 23-20. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports “Everson Griffen, Danielle Hunter and Brian Robinson first come to mind. The Packers offensive line looked like an absolute joke on Sunday against the Cardinals. I wouldn’t wish any team to lose both starting tackles, but at this point in the game, the next-man-up mentality has to be ready to go. If the Packers can’t slow down the Vikings pass rush, it may get ugly for a second straight week.”"
2) The Packers shut down Adrian Peterson earlier in the season, how big is the concern that the star running back will break loose and run all over Green Bay in the rematch?
"“It’s always a huge concern. Peterson was pretty much a 200 yard guarantee against the Packers in years past. He has been streaky this year and one has to wonder if that number 30 is playing a huge role in that. The injury report has him listed with a shoulder and ankle injury, but he has to be the Packers main priority. Make Teddy beat you.”"
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