Today, the Packers met their rivals, the Minnesota Vikings, for the second time this season. Fighting the undefeated Tennessee Titans last week and losing in overtime was a difficult loss, and today's game was just as tough and much uglier.
Green Bay's defense had another outstanding day, achieving three interceptions (one each for Charles Woodson, Tramon Williams, and Nick Collins who brought his back for a touchdown) and a punt returned for a touchdown by Will Blackmon. However, this defensive effort wasn't enough to prevent the Vikings from beating the Packers. This was because of unacceptable mistakes on both sides of the ball.
The Pack's offensive line fell apart as Aaron Rodgers was sacked four times, once for a fumble. This game was the first since 2003 to have two safeties in a game -- both were against the Packers. The Packers defense allowed the Vikings' Adrian Peterson to rush for 192 yards and a touchdown. They also let Chester Taylor have four receptions for 84 yards and a touchdown. What killed the Packers in the end? With 28 seconds left in the game, Green Bay's kicker Mason Crosby missed an opportunity to pass up the Vikings with a 52-yard field goal.
This rivalry game was an intense and ugly one, but in the end it was the Vikings who came out victorious, winning 28-27. Hopefully, the Packers can come back from this loss and beat the Chicago Bears next week in another very important rivalry game.
Green Bay's defense had another outstanding day, achieving three interceptions (one each for Charles Woodson, Tramon Williams, and Nick Collins who brought his back for a touchdown) and a punt returned for a touchdown by Will Blackmon. However, this defensive effort wasn't enough to prevent the Vikings from beating the Packers. This was because of unacceptable mistakes on both sides of the ball.
The Pack's offensive line fell apart as Aaron Rodgers was sacked four times, once for a fumble. This game was the first since 2003 to have two safeties in a game -- both were against the Packers. The Packers defense allowed the Vikings' Adrian Peterson to rush for 192 yards and a touchdown. They also let Chester Taylor have four receptions for 84 yards and a touchdown. What killed the Packers in the end? With 28 seconds left in the game, Green Bay's kicker Mason Crosby missed an opportunity to pass up the Vikings with a 52-yard field goal.
This rivalry game was an intense and ugly one, but in the end it was the Vikings who came out victorious, winning 28-27. Hopefully, the Packers can come back from this loss and beat the Chicago Bears next week in another very important rivalry game.
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