(WNFL/LEARFIELD) – The Minnesota Vikings are sitting atop the NFC North with a 3-o record.
Surprising? Probably yes, especially with Sam Darnold starting at quarterback.
Darnold who was the third overall pick by the New York Jets has also played with the San Francisco 49ers and the Carolina Panthers before signing with the Vikings in the off-season.
But, hey, it is what it is and Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said Green Bay s a good team.
He added that the Packers will bring a lot of strengths to the field.
O’Connell said his team needs to stay focused on playing good football and not worry about their 3-0 record.
O’Connell says the 3-0 start highlights what Sam Darnold can do.
As for Darnold, he said that playing in Green Bay will be a challenge
Packers make an addition: The Green Bay Packers signed tight end Messiah Swinson to the practice squad. General Manager Brian Gutekunst announced the transaction on Thursday.
Swinson (6-7, 259), a rookie out of Arizona State, originally signed with the Packers as an undrafted free agent back in April. After training camp, he was signed to Green Bay’s practice squad before signing to the active roster of the Carolina Panthers on Sept. 4. Swinson did not appear in a game for the Panthers and was released on Sept. 24. He spent three seasons at Missouri (2019-21), appearing in 23 games, before playing two years at Arizona State (2022-23). Swinson appeared in 24 games for the Sun Devils over the past two seasons, registering 21 receptions for 233 yards (11.1 avg.) and two touchdowns. He will wear No. 86 for the Packers.
Packers injuries: Jordan Love was still listed as a limited participant in Thursday’s practice while Josh Myers, Zach Tom, Elgton Jenkins and Tucker Kraft who were limited participants in Wednesday’s practice were all full participants in Thursday’s practice.
Packers to attend De Pere/West De Pere football game: The Green Bay Packers will bring the Packers Vs. Cancer initiative to De Pere on Friday, Sept. 27, when the West De Pere High School Phantoms host the De Pere High School Redbirds.
Packers playersBo Melton, Ellis Merriweather, Chris Russell and Evan Williamswill join fans at the game, which will take place at 7 p.m. at West De Pere High School at 665 Grant St, De Pere, Wis. The players will interact with the crowd and throw autographed foam footballs into the stands at the end of the first quarter.
The Packers will present a donation to both of the participating schools’ Sting Cancer programs, which will be awarded to help support a local teacher who is battling cancer.
Put your money on: Depending on where you look the Packers are either 2 1/2 or 3 point favorites to win on Sunday. The over/under on the game sits at 43.5 on various sites.
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