Vikings secure NFC North title with win in Green Bay
The (11-5) walked into Lambeau Field and withstood a (10-6) rally to secure their firstNFC North title since 2009 in . Here's what you need to know:In improbable fashion, the have wrestled the NFC North away from the for the first time since 2009. While Green Bay faltered dramatically down the stretch, losing their final two games by 37 points combined, Minnesota sped to the finish
Jordy Mercer Jersey line. and the played their best football late, dominating the , and to close out the campaign. Minnesota will host the sixth-seeded on Sunday at 1:05 p.m. ET, while the head to Landover to take on and the surging on Sunday at 4:40 p.m. ET.The were *thisclose * to tying the game late in the fourth quarter. However, a bungled sequence of events in the red zone left Green Bay with a goose egg. Capitalizing on a kick return fumble, drove the down to the 13-yard line before calling an inexplicable timeout with the clock stopped at 2:18. On the next play, Rodgers to sed an interception to safety . Rodgers would get another hurried shot at the end zone, launching a desperate Hail Mary at the buzzer -- sound familiar, fans? -- that was knocked down at the goal line.Skol, Adrian! The running back secured the league rushing title for the third time with a 67-yard performance. running back only ran for 48 yards in his finale, leaving A.D. with a 17-yard cushion heading into Sunday night. Peterson finished with 1,485 yards on the season and also scored a bruising touchdown before heading to the locker room with a back injury. The turning point of the game was guided by the ' Captain. Minnesota cornerback scooped up an fumble and raced by the unsuspecting Green Bay offensive line for a 55-yard TD. There was initial confusion in Lambeau as to whether Rodgers' arm was coming forward, rendering the loose ball an incomplete pa s. However, replay confirmed the refs' initial ruling and silenced Lambeau and the ' division hopes.
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