Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson entered Sunday with a league-leading 1,756 receiving yards, putting him 208 behind the NFL-record 1,964 yards Calvin Johnson had in 2012. Jefferson ended Sunday with 1,771 yards, leaving him 193 behind Johnson heading into the final week. It was quite a turnaround for the Packers, who allowed Jefferson to catch nine [more] … [Read more...] about Jaire Alexander on backing up his talk vs. Justin Jefferson: I’m a great corner
Darnell Savage gives Packers their second return touchdown and a 14-3 lead
The Packers and Vikings have combined for 27 yards, one first down and are 0-for-6 on third down and 0-for-2 on fourth down. But they also have combined for 17 points. The Vikings used a blocked punt for an opening field goal, and the Packers have had two return touchdowns. Packers returner Keisean Nixon returned [more] … [Read more...] about Darnell Savage gives Packers their second return touchdown and a 14-3 lead
Vikings get a field goal after a blocked punt, but Packers return the kickoff for a touchdown
The Vikings struck first in the NFC North battle in Green Bay, but it was a win-win for the Packers. Josh Metellus blocked Pat O'Donnell‘s punt, and Packers safety Dallin Leavitt covered it at the 1-yard line. The Vikings, though, didn’t get any closer. Kirk Cousins threw incomplete before Preston Smith stopped Dalvin Cook for [more] … [Read more...] about Vikings get a field goal after a blocked punt, but Packers return the kickoff for a touchdown
Everything going Packers’ way as they lead Vikings 27-3 at halftime
The Vikings have comeback all season. They will need another big one if they are going to win today. The Packers lead 27-3 at halftime. Green Bay, which now needs only to win out to clinch a playoff berth, got two return touchdowns in the first half, along with Mason Crosby field goals of 26 [more] … [Read more...] about Everything going Packers’ way as they lead Vikings 27-3 at halftime
Packers rout Vikings 41-17, can clinch postseason berth with win in Week 18
It’s happening. The Packers, left for dead only a month ago, won their fourth consecutive game with a 41-17 blowout of the Vikings. The result eliminates the Commanders and Saints, leaving the Packers, Seahawks and Lions alive for the final playoff berth in the NFC. Green Bay will clinch the wild-card berth with a win [more] … [Read more...] about Packers rout Vikings 41-17, can clinch postseason berth with win in Week 18