The Border Battle returns to Lambeau Field on Sunday afternoon. Minnesota beat Green Bay 39-22 in Week 1, and now the Packers get their chance at home with first place in the NFC North chase on the line. Underdog is offering new users promo code FOXNEWS to play $10 and get $50 in bonus entries on Packers vs. Vikings.
Since that Week 1 blowout, Green Bay has found its identity through the air. Jordan Love has thrown for more than 2,600 yards and 19 touchdowns, including a 372-yard, three-touchdown game in his last outing. The Packers are 6-3 and favored by more than a field goal at home.
Minnesota is 6-2 and still has one of the league’s best defenses. The Vikings are turning around on a short week after Monday Night Football, with veteran Carson Wentz under center and Justin Jefferson leading the receiving corps.
Odds are subject to change
Jordan Love passing yards (higher): Green Bay’s offense lives through the air, and Love is playing his best football of the season. Minnesota’s defense is built to stop the run and force opponents to beat it with the pass, which plays right into Love’s hands at home.
Justin Jefferson receiving yards (higher): Minnesota will need its best player to keep pace on the road. Wentz knows where his top target is, and Jefferson has a long history of big games against Green Bay. One or two explosive catches can carry him over his number.
Carson Wentz passing yards (lower): Here’s the contrarian angle. The Vikings are on a short week, playing on the road in a game with a low total. Minnesota will likely lean on its defense and the run game rather than ask Wentz to win a shootout. His passing number may be set too high for how this game is likely to play out.
A Packers win would avenge the Week 1 loss and tighten the NFC North race. A Vikings win would complete a season sweep and put Minnesota firmly in control. Either way, this one matters.
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