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4th Quarter
Minnesota 23, Green Bay 10
Forbath 53 yard FG
10:37 left in quarter
Minnesota 20, Green Bay 10
Forbath 34 yard FG
14:54 left in quarter
3rd Quarter
Minnesota 17, Green Bay 10
Forbath 36 yard FG
9:39 left in quarter
Halftime
2nd Quarter
Minnesota 14, Green Bay 10
Crosby 26 yd FG
1:41 left in quarter
Minnesota 14, Green Bay 7
McKinnon 3 yard TD run
7:22 left in quarter
Green Bay 7, Minnesota 7
Hundley-Adams 14 yd TD pass
10:40 left in quarter
Minnesota 7, Green Bay 0
Keenum-McKinnon 27 yd TD pass
14:53 left in quarter
1st Quarter
Pregame updates
Pregame story
It's the war for the lead in the north. When the Packers and Vikings play each other, more often than, not, it seems to be that way.
These teams have a longtime pedigree of success and heavy competition for the right to own the NFC North.
It's that way again today with the Packers at a by-the-skin-of-their-teeth-and-the-grace-of-Aaron-Rodgers'-right-arm 4-1, and the Vikings at a we-find-a-way-to-win-even-with-our-top-two-quarterbacks-injured 3-2.
This game is filled with intriguing matchups. You can sense it when Green Bay owns the ball - after all, Aaron Rodgers is the game's best quarterback, but he faces a defensive wizard in Mike Zimmer with a talented pass rush.
But Minnesota presents problems that are unusual given their recent run-centered history and the injury issues with Sam Bradford and Teddy Bridgewater. Even with Case Keenum behind center, they have a top-10 offense.
In other words, this won't be easy. Particularly in the architectural wonder of U.S. Bank Stadium, with a fan base that loathes Green Bay as much as any fan group ready to bounce decibels off the roof of the stadium.
Survive this game with a win, and the Packers will truly have an accomplishment. And a 5-1 record. And maybe the title of the best in the NFC, not just the NFC North.
For now, at least.
Stay tuned.
