Our NFL betting writer brings you his best Vikings vs. Packers predictions and picks for their NFL Week 17 showdown, which is live Sunday on CBS at 4:25 p.m. EST.
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Green Bay can’t clinch a playoff berth this week, but can be eliminated with a loss, plus either a win by Detroit or Washington .Subtract an overseas “home” loss to the Giants in October, and the Packers are a mere 3-3 in their building this season, with offensive outputs of 10 and 17 points mixed in with games of 31 and 24.
Green Bay is rounding into form and getting healthier on the offensive line, however, which should bolster a rushing attack that has provided dependability amid quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ inconsistency. Minnesota is aiming to sweep the season series after opening the season with a 23-7 home win against Green Bay. Justin Jefferson had 184 receiving yards and two touchdown catches in that one, and the Packers may have to pick their poison if they focus too much on limiting the league receiving leader. Tight end T.J. Hockenson had 13 catches last week, and wideout K.J. Osborn had a career-high 157 yards the week before.