Can Vikes repeat in Green Bay?
The Packers have the edge, but have shown no ability to slow AP
After their 37-34 win at home against rival Green Bay, the Vikings are officially red hot. Remember, they dismantled the Texans in Houston in Week 16 and have now won four games in a row, none of them cupcakes, after beating the Rams and Bears in previous weeks. This has been a very successful season for Minnesota when you consider where this team was one year ago, but after this win, improvement won't feel like enough if they can't win a playoff game. After all, next week they face a rematch with the team they beat on Sunday. The Vikings will travel to Green Bay for their third meeting of the season next week.
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