One bold prediction for every game left on Vikings schedule, playoff positioning
By Ryan Heckman
Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers Week 17 Prediction
At this point, the Packers are still alive in the playoff race — but, barely.
On Christmas Day, the Packers will take on Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins, and somehow, come away victorious. The Vikings, meanwhile, will still be holding onto that number two seed in the NFC.
This is a do-or-die moment for Aaron Rodgers and the Packers. After all of the ups and downs this season, it comes down to this moment against a division rival.
Historically, these two teams have put on some great shows for the fans. Every once and a while, there’s an instant classic. On the contrary, there have been some blowouts.
Minnesota fans would love nothing more than to send Rodgers home for the year with a victory, and that’s exactly what they’ll do, in a dominant win on the road.
There has not been a worse defense over the past six weeks than the Vikings. It’s been ugly. But, that unit finds a way to get up for the biggest game of the year. They find a way to sack Rodgers four times, and disallow a passing touchdown from number 12.
Bold Prediction: The Vikings officially eliminate the Packers from playoff contention, win in convincing fashion, Minnesota wins 31-16