The Green Bay Packers (11-3) cross state lines in Week 16 to battle the Minnesota Vikings (10-4) in a pivotal game on Monday Night Football. With a win, the Packers strengthen their chances of securing a top playoff seed and first-round bye.
Green Bay has fared well against the Vikings with Aaron Rodgers as starting quarterback, racking up a 13-8-1 record. However, the Packers have yet to win a game at the Vikings’ U.S. Bank Stadium (0-3) and it’s no given they’ll break that streak on Monday.
The Vikings will enter this matchup in the top 10 of several statistical categories including points forced (5th), points allowed (6th), rushing yards gained (4th), and rushing yards allowed (8th). Even with star running back Dalvin Cook unlikely to play, Minnesota has plenty of other playmakers to get the ball to. As it stands right now, Minnesota is the favorite to win. Green Bay will need a complete performance on both sides of the ball to secure the win.
Week 16 film notes: Even without Dalvin Cook, Packers must stop Vikings' rushing attack https://t.co/EZOLxklvqy
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The Packers are looking to sweep the regular-season series with the Vikings for the first time since 2014 and the sixth time since 2002 (2011, 2010, 2007, 2006, 2004).
Green Bay will stay on the road in Week 17 for the regular season finale at the Detroit Lions (3-10-1). The Lions placed starting quarterback Matthew Stafford (back) on season-ending injured reserve Tuesday, ensuring the Packers won’t have to face him for a second time this season.
ESPN will broadcast the game. Joe Tessitore (play-by-play) will be joined by Booger McFarland (analyst) in the booth with Lisa Salters reporting from the sidelines.
The game can be heard over Milwaukee’s WTMJ (620 AM) and the Packers Radio Network, which is made up of 50 stations in five states. Wayne Larrivee (play-by-play) and Larry McCarren (analyst) will call the action with John Kuhn providing coverage from the sidelines. The matchup will also be aired over Westwood One Sports and the WTMJ feed of Sirius Satellite Radio.
Here’s the information you need to know to watch Monday night’s game:
What: Green Bay Packers (11-3) at Minnesota Vikings (10-4)
When: Monday, Dec. 23 at 7:15 p.m. CST
Where: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
Referee: Bill Vinovich
TV Channels: ESPN, WLUK-TV FOX11 in Green Bay and WISN-TV CBS58 in Milwaukee
Radio: Packers Radio Network, Sirius Satellite Radio (WTMJ feed), Westwood One Sports
Live Streams: fuboTV (try it free), the NFL app (offers free streams for viewers in the local market), Packers mobile app and on packers.com (via iPhones and iPads using the Safari browser, available to in-market fans only)
Televised Areas: Nationwide