Is Aaron Rodgers playing tonight against Vikings? Packers QB's status for crunch NFC South tie revealed
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers suffered a minor knee injury vs. the Miami Dolphins last week that limited him in practice this week.
He missed practice a few times this week but is playing today vs. division rival, the Minnesota Vikings.
Aaron Rodgers says he’s feeling “a lot better” after injuring his knee Sunday vs. the Dolphins.
Has no concern for his availability for this Sunday vs. Vikings and plans to practice tomorrow and Friday. https://t.co/p8Yyrx4N5q
With playoff hopes on the line, the knee isn't expected to limit him in today's game, per Tom Pelissero.
#Packers QB Aaron Rodgers’ knee isn’t expected to limit him in a huge game today against the #Vikings, who can dash their rivals’ playoff hopes: “When it’s a rivalry game, border battle, you want to finish the job.” @nflnetwork @NFLGameDay https://t.co/HOGjSVELLm
Heading into today's game, the Packers lead the all-time series against the Vikings 64-57-3.
Rodgers and Green Bay Packers are looking to split the series between the Minnesota Vikings
The Green Bay Packers will host their divisional rival, the Minnesota Vikings, at home today.
During the season opener, the Vikings routed the Packers 23-7 in Minnesota on Sept. 11.
In the victory, the Vikings limited Rodgers to 195 passing yards, no touchdowns and an interception.
They had success running the ball, totaling 111 yards and a touchdown while averaging 6.2 yards per carry.
Kirk Cousins went for 277 yards and two touchdowns while Dalvin Cook and Alexander Mattison rushed for 126 total yards.
At 12-3, the Vikings have already clinched the NFC North division and are looking to close the season out strong to host a playoff game.
The Packers, at 7-8, are on thin ice of being eliminated from the playoffs.
To clinch a wildcard spot, they must beat Minnesota and the Detroit Lions to finish the season 9-8 and then have one of the following two things happen:
The Washington Commanders (7-7-1) need to lose once or the New York Giants (8-6-1) need to lose twice.
The NFL is unpredictable and it will certainly come down to the last week to determine who's in and who's out for the playoffs.
Today's game is a must-win for Rodgers and the Packers, and it won't come easy against a division rival that holds a 12-3 record.