(WNFL/247NEWSSOURCE) – The Minnesota Vikings go for their first sweep of the Packers since 2017 when the two teams meet at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Sunday.
The 13-and-2 Vikings are on an eight-game winning streak after beating Seattle 27-24 in Week 16.
Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold says that the Packers have a very talented defense.
Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson says this rivalry is one of the fiercest in the NFL.
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur says that U.S. Bank Stadium is one of the best places to play in the NFL.
Packers quarterback Jordan Love says that playing against Brian Flores is always a challenge.
If the Purple beat Green Bay this weekend, their season finale against the Detroit Lions will decide the NFC North winner and the NFC’s top seed. Meanwhile, the 11-and-4 Packers just crushed the New Orleans Saints 34-0 last Monday.
Green Bay has a top-ten scoring offense and defense in the NFL this season.
Packers center Josh Myers was asked if they can take anything from the first meeting when the Vikings won 31-29 at Lambeau Field.
Myers talked about what stands out about the Brian Flores defense and how much they blitz.
Myers was asked if the Packers need to beat a top team before the playoffs begin.
The game kicks off at 3:25 Sunday afternoon.
Weather: It will be unusually warm for the final Sunday in December. The forecast calls for a mostly cloudy sky with a high of about 37.
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