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Packers vs. Vikings: The storied NFC North rivalry is set for another chapter as the Green Bay Packers (11-4) prepare to face the Minnesota Vikings (13-2) on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET, broadcasted on FOX and the FOX Sports app. The Vikings claimed victory in their earlier encounter this season, narrowly winning 31-29 on the road back in September.
This Week 17 showdown will be the 129th meeting between these two iconic franchises, a testament to their long-standing rivalry.
Here’s a look at the historic NFC North rivalry through some key statistics:
2: In playoff history, the Packers and Vikings have clashed only twice, both times in the wild-card round. Minnesota took the win in 2004, while Green Bay triumphed in 2012.
3: Jordan Love marks the third full-time quarterback for the Packers since 1992, following legends Aaron Rodgers and Brett Favre. In comparison, the Vikings have seen sixteen different quarterbacks lead them in passing yards during the same span. Love has faced the Vikings three times, with the Packers managing a 1-2 record in those matchups.
5: The last time either team swept the season series was in 2019 when the Packers achieved that feat.
6: Green Bay dominated the initial six encounters in their rivalry, winning all by multiple scores, including five games by at least three scores. Under head coach Matt LaFleur, the Packers have secured six victories against the Vikings, holding a 6-5 record since 2019.
10: Both teams rank among the top 10 in the NFL for scoring this season, with the Packers averaging 27.5 points per game (seventh) and the Vikings at 26.4 points per game (ninth). Green Bay’s defense also stands strong, ranking in the top 10 for passing yards allowed (209.7), rushing yards (102.5), total yards (313.4), and points surrendered per game (19.1).
17: During Aaron Rodgers’ tenure as quarterback (2008-2022), the Packers recorded a 17-12-1 record against the Vikings. Despite this losing record, Minnesota’s performance against the four-time NFL MVP is the best in the NFC North, far surpassing the records of the Chicago Bears (5-24) and Detroit Lions (8-18) against him.
28: Since 2000, 28 out of the 51 games played between the Packers and Vikings have been decided by a single score, highlighting the competitive nature of this rivalry.
30: Minnesota’s defense has shown inconsistency this season, allowing just 87.1 rushing yards per game (second in the NFL) while giving up 248.7 passing yards (30th) per game.
40: Star wide receiver Justin Jefferson has recorded 40 career receptions against the Packers, the lowest total among NFC North opponents; he boasts 50 receptions against the Bears and 69 against the Lions.
65: Pro Bowl running back Aaron Jones made headlines when he signed with Minnesota in the offseason, becoming the 65th player to play for both teams, joining notable names like Brett Favre and Greg Jennings.
66: In the all-time series, the Packers hold a slight edge over the Vikings with a record of 66-59-3.
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