In a week 17 tussle, the 12-3 Minnesota Vikings travel to the 7-8 Green Bay Packers on Sunday, January 1 with kickoff slated for 4:25PM ET. They last played with the Vikings upending the Packers 23-7 on earlier this year on Sunday, September 11. Of late, the Vikings lead 5-4-1 in their most recent match-ups.
The Vikings are 8-2 over their last 10 games.
The Vikings have won their last 2 games, they have also won 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
The Packers have won their last 3 games, and they have also won 17 of their last 20 games at home.
In the latest odds, the Packers are 3.5 point favorites. The over/under listed at 48.0.
The Vikings are guided by Kirk Cousins who has thrown for 4,117 yards, 27 td passes with 11 interceptions this season. Dalvin Cook has rushed for 1,109 yards with 8 TDs. Justin Jefferson has 123 catches for 1,756 yards and 8 TDs.
The Packers are led by Aaron Rodgers who has thrown for 3,331 yards, 24 td passes with 11 picks this season. Aaron Jones has rumbled for 962 yards with 2 TDs.
The Vikings sit on top of the NFC North. The Packers are in 2nd in the NFC North.
Kirk Cousins is 15-5 as a starter in his last 20.
The Vikings rank among the leaders on offense at present in the NFL. The Vikings rank among the the lowest defensively.
The Vikings enter off a win over the New York Giants 27-24 and the Packers enter the contest following a postive performance in a win over the Miami Dolphins 26-20.
Next week the Vikings visit the the Chicago Bears and the Packers visit the Detroit Lions.
Game Details
• Matchup: Minnesota Vikings (MIN) at Green Bay Packers (GB)
• Date: January 1, 2023
• Time: 4:25PM ET
• Stadium: Lambeau Field
• TV: CBS
• Lambeau Field Kick-Off Weather Forecast: Clouds; 35F; 94% humidity; wind: W 7 mph
TEAM STATS COMPARISON
| 2022 | LAST 10 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | GB | MIN | GB | ||
| Record | 12-3 | 7-8 | 8-2 | 4-6 | |
| Home Record | 8-1 | 4-3 | 5-1 | 2-2 | |
| Away Record | 4-2 | 3-5 | 3-1 | 2-4 | |
| Points Scored/Game | 25.2 | 20.9 | 26.3 | 21.6 | |
| Points Allowed/Game | 24.9 | 22.3 | 27.1 | 23.8 | |
| Point Differential | +5 | -21 | -8 | -22 | |
| Yards/Game | 354.5 | 342.6 | 351.2 | 332.8 | |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 402.3 | 336.8 | 418.5 | 353.5 | |
| Passing Yards/Game | 259.9 | 219.5 | 260.3 | 215.5 | |
| Passing Yards Allowed/Game | 281.5 | 192.4 | 297.5 | 200.1 | |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 94.5 | 123.1 | 90.9 | 117.3 | |
| Rushing Yards Allowed/Game | 120.8 | 144.4 | 121.0 | 153.4 | |
| First Downs/Game | 22.4 | 19.8 | 21.5 | 19.0 | |
| First Downs Allowed/Game | 21.7 | 18.8 | 22.4 | 19.2 | |
| 3rd Down Conv % | 40.4 | 38.6 | 39.3 | 37.0 | |
| Opp 3rd Down Conv % | 37.6 | 37.6 | 38.2 | 41.0 | |
| Turnover Margin | +6 | +0 | +5 | +3 | |
| Total Games | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 | |
Minnesota Vikings 2022 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Kirk Cousins | 389-592 | 4,117 | 27 | 11 | 44 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Dalvin Cook | 244 | 1,109 | 8 | 81 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Justin Jefferson | 123 | 1,756 | 8 | 64 |
Green Bay Packers 2022 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Aaron Rodgers | 318-491 | 3,331 | 24 | 11 | 29 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Aaron Jones | 187 | 962 | 2 | 36 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Allen Lazard | 51 | 688 | 5 | 47 |
Last 10 Meetings
| DATE | TIME | RESULT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 11-Sep-22 | 4:25PM | MINNESOTA VIKINGS d. Green Bay Packers | 23-7 |
| Sun 02-Jan-22 | 8:20PM | GREEN BAY PACKERS d. Minnesota Vikings | 37-10 |
| Sun 21-Nov-21 | 1:00PM | MINNESOTA VIKINGS d. Green Bay Packers | 34-31 |
| Sun 01-Nov-20 | 1:00PM | Minnesota Vikings d. GREEN BAY PACKERS | 28-22 |
| Sun 13-Sep-20 | 1:00PM | Green Bay Packers d. MINNESOTA VIKINGS | 43-34 |
| Mon 23-Dec-19 | 8:15PM | Green Bay Packers d. MINNESOTA VIKINGS | 23-10 |
| Sun 15-Sep-19 | 1:00PM | GREEN BAY PACKERS d. Minnesota Vikings | 21-16 |
| Sun 25-Nov-18 | 8:20PM | MINNESOTA VIKINGS d. Green Bay Packers | 24-17 |
| Sun 16-Sep-18 | 1:00PM | Minnesota Vikings tied GREEN BAY PACKERS | 29-29 |
| Sat 23-Dec-17 | 8:30PM | Minnesota Vikings d. GREEN BAY PACKERS | 16-0 |
Head-to-Head Stats (last 10)
| MIN | GB | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 Record | 5-4-1 | 4-5-1 |
| Home Record | 3-2 | 2-2-1 |
| Away Record | 2-2-1 | 2-3 |
QB Career Comparison
| CMP-ATT | PCT | YDs | TDs | INTs | SKs | PS REC (GMs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Cousins | 3214-4815 | 66.8% | 36,710 | 250 | 102 | 285 | 1-2 (3) |
| Aaron Rodgers | 4969-7609 | 65.3% | 58,691 | 473 | 104 | 527 | 11-10 (21) |
Starting QB Win-Loss Trends
• Kirk Cousins W-L last 20 games as a starter: 15-5
• Kirk Cousins last 20 games vs. Green Bay Packers: 6-3
• Aaron Rodgers W-L last 20 games as a starter: 11-9
• Aaron Rodgers last 20 games vs. Minnesota Vikings: 11-9
Player Trends
• Kirk Cousins has 5 straight games with at least one passing TD
• Kirk Cousins has 3 straight games with 200+ passing yards & at least one passing TD
• Justin Jefferson has 3 straight games with 100+ receiving yards
• Justin Jefferson has 3 straight games with at least 50+ receiving yards
• Justin Jefferson has 5 straight games with at least 5+ catches
• Aaron Rodgers has 14 straight games with at least one passing TD
Game Injuries
Minnesota Vikings: Garrett Bradbury (C) Back – Out; James Lynch (DT) Shoulder – Out
Green Bay Packers: Christian Watson (WR) Hip – Questionable; Keisean Nixon (CB) Groin – Questionable
Betting Odds
• Favorite: Green Bay Packers
• Spread: 3.5
• Over/Under: 48.0
Betting Trends
| Minnesota Vikings | Green Bay Packers | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 ATS | 2-3-0 | 3-2-0 |
| Last 10 ATS | 5-4-1 | 5-5-0 |
| Last 10 ATS at Home | 4-6-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS on Road | 3-5-2 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Favorite | 3-7-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Home Favorite | 4-6-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as an Underdog | 4-6-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Road Underdog | 5-5-0 | |
| Last 10 Over-Under | 7-3-0 | 5-5-0 |
Latest Super Bowl Odds
• Minnesota Vikings: +2200
• Green Bay Packers: +6000
Vikings vs. Packers Game Prediction
• Oddsmakers: Green Bay Packers d. Minnesota Vikings 26-22
• GFA Model: Green Bay Packers d. Minnesota Vikings 26-25