Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers: Week 4 preview and predictions

The Minnesota Vikings are set to take on their hated rival the Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon. It's the first of six NFC North games for both teams and it's one of the best games on the week four schedule. The biggest question mark is at quarterback for the Packers. Jordan Love is questionable […]

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Sep 22, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings safety Camryn Bynum (24) celebrates after the game against the Houston Texans at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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The Minnesota Vikings are set to take on their hated rival the Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon. It's the first of six NFC North games for both teams and it's one of the best games on the week four schedule.

The biggest question mark is at quarterback for the Packers. Jordan Love is questionable and if he doesn't play, the ball will go to Malik Willis. The other element with injuries is cornerback Jaire Alexander got downgraded from limited to not practicing on Friday and he is also questionable.

Heading into Sunday's game, we have our ultimate preview.

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Preview content

Justin Jefferson vs. Jaire Alexander
Massive Justin Jefferson game
Who will be under center?
Final injury report
Aaron Jones return to Lambeau Field
Vikings rank last with crucial group
Brian Flores unique defense
Justin Jefferson major shade
Key storylines
Broadcast map


Game information

Kickoff: 12 p.m. CT

Network: CBS

Announcers: Kevin Harlan, Trent Green, Melanie Collins

Location: Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Weather: 76 Degrees, Precipitation: 20%, Humidity: 66%, Wind: 12 mph


Keys for the Minnesota Vikings

  • Establish Justin Jefferson
  • Attack Green Bay's secondary
  • Interior pressure on Love/Willis while keeping contain

Keys for the Green Bay Packers

  • Establish and keep running the football
  • Counter Vikings' blitzes with misdirection
  • Convert pressures to sacks

Betting odds via DraftKings Sportsbook

Spread: Packers -3

Over/under: 44.5

Moneyline: Vikings +130, Packers -155


Prediction

Prediction: Vikings 23, Packers 13