Vikings at Packers: What to know ahead of Week 8 matchup

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Vikings at Packers: What to know ahead of Week 8 matchup

The Vikings have that chance to prove their worth on Monday night. Football was not an accident. Vikings head coach Kevin McConnell, right, and offensive coordinator Wes Phillips chat before the start of an NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin McConnell, right, and offensive coordinator Wes Phillips chat before an NFL game in San Francisco 49ers vs. U.S. a kick at Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Monday, October 23, 2023. (John Autey/Pioneer Press)

 

By DANE MIZUTANI | dmizutani@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer Press

PUBLISHED: October 27, 2023 at 12:31 pm | Updated: 10/27/2023 at 12:32 p.m.

Here are some things to know before the Vikings travel to play the Green Bay Packers on Sunday:

 

Vikings at Packers

When: Sunday at 12 noon

Location: Lambeau Field

TV: FOX

Radio: KFAN

Line: Vikings – 1.5

Over/Under: 42

Viking Keys

– After the impressive performance of the 49ers on Monday Night Football, the Vikings will need their offensive line to hold against the Packers and their decidedly good defensive front. If quarterback Kirk Cousins ​​can go through his paces, he’s shown he can shred any defense in front of him. It’s on the line of scrimmage to give him plenty of time to throw.

– The Vikings should have plenty of opportunities to rush the passer this weekend. If they can make young Packers quarterback Jordan Love uncomfortable, they could be in for a real treat. He’s been a replacement machine lately, with six interceptions in a three-game losing streak.

Keys for packers

– The Packers should try not to put too much on Love’s shoulders. An easy way to do that is to be there with the running back tandem of Aaron Jones and A.J. Dillon. While the Vikings effectively stopped the run against the 49ers, they tended to give up chunks in previous games.

— As the underdogs in this game, the Packers have the best chance to end the turnover battle with a win. It should be a focus against the Vikings, especially considering they are self-replacing this season.