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 /
Jan 17, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Fox Sports commentator Joe Buck on the field prior to the game between the Seattle Seahawks and Carolina Panthers in a NFC Divisional round playoff game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /
The Interesting Occurrences
Is there a volume lower than mute? Why does it seem like Joe Buck and Troy Aikman have called about half the Vikings games this year? I know many people love them and they know football, but I just can’t stand hearing them call games.
Awkward officiating. I often complain about consistency in officiating, and we saw more of that in this game. Bradford had his helmet hit, but drew no flag. Also, there were times the play clock expired for both teams, but only Minnesota was penalized.
Danielle Cook? I think I worked with someone named that. I have to admit that I enjoy when Joe Buck makes mistakes calling games. For Vikings fans, Danielle Hunter is a household name by now, but that name just couldn’t come out of the mouth of the veteran commentator.
Thielen gets close to being in the Packers record books. That 71 yard touchdown was the second longest scoring catch against Green Bay in team history. The #1 play belongs to former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Randy Moss.
Wave goodbye to the Minnesota playoff hopes. The Packers were heavy favorites coming into the game, but there was always a chance the Vikings could have knocked off Green Bay. Sadly, with this loss, the Vikings players will spending the postseason watching the games on television.
