Packers ‘run the table’ on Vikings: Week 16 game review

Dec 24, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is sacked by Minnesota Vikings middle linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) in the first half at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Wood /Milwaukee Journal Sentinel via USA TODAY NETWORK
Dec 24, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is sacked by Minnesota Vikings middle linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) in the first half at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Wood /Milwaukee Journal Sentinel via USA TODAY NETWORK
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What were the good, bad, and interesting moments for the Minnesota Vikings during their week 16 loss to the Green Bay Packers in week 16 of the 2016 season?

The Minnesota Vikings entered week 16 against the Green Bay Packers desperate for a win. Their hopes for a postseason appearance depended on them winning their last two games and getting some help from other teams.

Green Bay, their week 16 opponents, were in a similar situation. Needing a win to sure the playoffs and keep division championship hopes alive, the Packers knew they had to defeat the Vikings at Lambeau Field.

Sadly, the Vikings couldn’t come out of the game with a win. With this loss, they were officially eliminated from the playoff picture and were assured to be spending the postseason watching games rather than playing.

Despite the score, there was some good stuff, bad things, and interesting occurrences that happened during the contest. Let’s break it all down starting with the things that made Minnesota Vikings fans happy about this game!

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