The Green Bay Packers lost season became even more despressing after they were shut out by division rival Minnesota 16-0 at Lambeau Field Saturday night in 10 degree temperatures.
The Vikings (12-3) put up 10 points in the first quarter on a Kai Forbath 49 yard field goal and a four yard touchdown pass from Case Keenum to Stefon Diggs. That would be more than enough.
The Packer offense, led again by Brett Hundley, didn’t cross midfield until late in the second quarter when a promising drive ended when Harrison Smith intercepted Hundley at the five yard line.
The Packers fizzled on three straight fourth down tries in the second half as the Vikings tacked on two more field goals.
Already missing Aaron Rodgers, the Packers had Davante Adams, Clay Matthews, Nick Perry, Damarious Randall and Jahri Evans on the inactive list.
The injuries kept piling up as Jason Spriggs suffered a signficant knee injury on the game’s first offensive play. The Packers also lost Jordy Nelson and Richard Rodgers to shoulder injuries, Aaron Jones left with a knee injury and Josh Jones also hurt his shoulder during the game.
The Packers (7-8) will finish up the regular season next Sunday against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field.
