5 keys to victory: Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers in week 16

Sep 18, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) sacks Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) and forces a fumble in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) sacks Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) and forces a fumble in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 11, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Fans play in the snow before game between the Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Fans play in the snow before game between the Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /

#2. Pack the long johns

Many fans of the NFL like to make fun of Lambeau Field because of its age, hard benches and college football feel. However, they are missing the complete point of the history that has been made on that field and the advantages it can give the Packers when playing at home.

Thankfully, Saturday doesn’t seem too bad for the weather in Green Bay according to The Weather Channel. The temperature range is from a high of 34 degrees to a low of 26, the wind is predicted to be only 5 miles per hour, and chance of rain or snow is very low, at 10%.

Still, that doesn’t mean these players won’t be freezing their butts off on the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field. The cold could be a factor a team that primarily plays in the dome now that they have made the move to U.S Bank Stadium from their temporary home at TCF Bank Stadium.

The Vikings will need to keep warm and keep loose. Maybe some thermal underwear or extra layers with gloves might help. But at least it isn’t predicted to be a blizzard-type situation during this important contest.