The story of the game will be third-year quarterback Brett Hundley and his first NFL start in place of injured Aaron Rodgers. He was sacked six times and threw three interceptions. Subscribe to our Free Newsletter, This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. At 7-6, the Packers still have a good chance if Rodgers is healthy to rattle off three consecutive wins and potentially make the playoffs. Data Provided By Aaron Rodgers has been absent for the Green Bay Packers since breaking his collarbone during their Oct. 14th matchup against the Vikings. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. NFC North Division Record: 13-3-0, 1st in The Packers have won 10 of 12 games at home over the Saints. 2017 Minnesota Vikings Statistics & Players: 13-3 (po:1-1) (1st in NFC North), Coach: Mike Zimmer, ProBowl: Barr, Griffen, Joseph, Rhodes, Rudolph, Smith, Thielen There was a player on the Vikings that would roam before the snap. In Rodgers' absence, the Packers relied on backup Brett Hundley who is 3-4 on the season as a starter for the Packers. Copyright © 2000-2020 Sports Reference LLC. October 17, 2017 The Green Bay Packers (4-2) will return to Lambeau Field to play the New Orleans Saints (3-2) on Sunday at noon. Vikings' offense makes ESPN's list of "losers" in 2017 preseason The Vikings offense has started off 2017 preseason the way it ended the 2016 season. Unfortunately for Hundley and the Packers, their Week 12 matchup is against the second-ranked Steelers. Packers Wire post-game chat: Talking through a terrible time in Tampa Bay, As expected, pressure decided Packers-Buccaneers showdown, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Many analysts and members of the Packers have had issues with the hit placed on the quarterback including coach Mike McCarthy calling the hit “unnecessary“. Please check your email for a confirmation. The Vikings and Steelers have played a total of 16 regular season games against each other. The Green Bay Packers (4-2) will return to Lambeau Field to play the New Orleans Saints (3-2) on Sunday at noon. The Steelers defense has been equally stout in giving up only 16.5 points per game for the season. Relive the Week 12, 2017 matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions by watching this full game replay brought to you by NFL Game Pass. Do you have a blog? Vikings linebackers coach Adam Zimmer was also on staff with Burkhead in Cincinnati. 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Brett Hundley had his worst game of the season in Week 11 against the Ravens.  (Schedule and Results), Playoffs:Won Divisional Round 29-24 vs. New Orleans SaintsLost Conference Championship 7-38 vs. Philadelphia Eagles, Other Notable Asst. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. the official stats partner of the NFL. : Jerry Gray (Defensive Backs), Andre Patterson (Defensive Line), Tony Sparano (Offensive Line), Kevin Stefanski (Quarterbacks) and Adam Zimmer (Linebackers), Principal Owner/Chairman: Zygi Wilf (Mark Wilf & Leonard Wilf also listed as owners), Executive VP/General Manager: Rick Spielman, Preseason Odds: Super Bowl +4000; O/U: 8.5, Training Camp: Minnesota State University, Mankato (Mankato, Minnesota), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Tuesday, October 20, 6:41AM. 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All rights reserved. Most data provided by 24-7 Baseball, creators of the ESPN Pro Football Encyclopedia. Last week, Hundley came in cold off the bench and threw one touchdown and three interceptions against the Minnesota Vikings. This week, Hundley will have had all the starter's snaps in practice and McCarthy has likely adjusted the offense to Hundley's strengths and weaknesses. The Vikings have also never won at Heinz Field, granted, they’ve only had two opportunities. Here's Tim Benz to break down the return of Aaron Rodgers to the Packers from his broken collarbone. Good. The Packers failed to score a point in their 23-0 loss, and Hundley was constantly under pressure. Aaron Rodgers suffered a broken collarbone in the Packers most recent game against the Vikings in Week 6. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. This site is neither endorsed, nor sponsored by, nor affiliated with Minnesota Vikings or NFL Properties LLC. The Packers have won 10 of 12 games at home over the Saints. Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer was the defensive coordinator at Cincinnati from 2008-13, spending time with Patriots RB Rex Burkhead (2013) and FB James Develin (2010-11). Here’s Tim Benz to break down the recent injury to Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers that resulted in a broken collarbone. The Ravens have the third-best defense in the league, giving up only 17.1 points per game for the season. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Join our linker program. The play, however, was not even flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct or roughing the passer in a league that is getting more and more protective of its quarterbacks. Minnesota State University, Mankato (Mankato, Minnesota). ; Burkhead also teamed up with Vikings S George Iloka at Cincinnati from 2013-16.; Vikings RB Ameer Abdullah and OT Riley … They failed to match their 14–2 record from last season with their Week 14 loss to the Miami Dolphins. The injury could sideline Aaron Rodgers for the season and seriously decrease the Packers likelihood at a Super Bowl. Do you have a sports website?