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Packers vs. Vikings highlights: Minnesota hangs on for tense 27-25 win

Here are all the top plays from the Vikings' win over the Packers on Sunday, including insight from Tom Brady and analysis from Carmen Vital...

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Darnold gives Vikings another gem with career-high 377 yards in 27-25 win over Packers

Sam Darnold added another exploit to his career-altering season, passing for a personal-best 377 yards and three touchdowns as the Minnesota Vikings hung on to beat the Green Bay P...

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • Associated Press

Zayne Anderson - Enters concussion protocols Anderson has been diagnosed with a concussion and has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against Minnesota.

Impact Anderson got shaken up during a kickoff return in the first quarter, and further tests determined that he had suffered a concussion during the play. He'll enter the league's five-step concussion protocols, which he'll need to clear in order to play against Chicago in Week 18. Javon Bullard starting at strong safety for Evan Williams (quadriceps), Kitan Oladapo will serve as the Packers' backup safety for the rest of Sunday's game due to Anderson's injury.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Devonte Wyatt - Won't return vs. Minnesota Wyatt has been diagnosed with a concussion and has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Impact Wyatt will now enter the league's five-step concussion protocols, which he will have to clear in order to play in the Packers' regular-season finale against the Bears next weekend. Tedarrell Slaton and Colby Wooden are in line to see more snaps at defensive tackle alongside starter Kenny Clark due to Wyatt's injury.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Devonte Wyatt - Being evaluated for concussion Wyatt (head) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Impact Wyatt took a shot to the head early in the third quarter and is now being evaluated for a concussion. Colby Wooden and Tedarrell Slaton will see more snaps at defensive tackle for as long as Wyatt is sidelined.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings might be NFC's best, and what else we learned in Week 17

FOX Sports' NFL reporters identify the top takeaways for each team from Sunday's games and what it all means going forward.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Malik Heath - Suiting up sans Watson Heath is active for Sunday's Week 17 matchup versus Minnesota, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Heath didn't play either of the past two weeks, but he's active Sunday with Christian Watson (knee) unable to suit up. Heath may not see many opportunities on offense, though, as he's likely fifth in the pecking order among healthy Packers wideouts. The 24-year-old has six catches for 41 yards and a touchdown over 11 contests on the campaign.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Javon Bullard - Returning to action in Week 17 Bullard (ankle) is active for Sunday's matchup against Minnesota, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Bullard will return to action after missing the past two weeks due to an ankle injury. His return bolsters a Packers secondary that will be without Evan Williams (quadriceps) for a second straight contest. Bullard has at least four tackles in each of his past 10 games.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Watson - Sitting out in Week 17 Watson (knee) is listed as inactive Sunday at Minnesota, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Watson sustained a bruised left knee during last Monday's win against the Saints. Despite being a listed DNP for the entirety of Week 17 prep, he was deemed questionable ahead of Sunday's game after coach Matt LaFleur told Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site on Friday that the third-year wide receiver had a chance to suit up. As the weekend went on, though, both Tom Pelissero of NFL Network and Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reported that Watson wasn't likely to play, which now has been confirmed. The Packers will lean on Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs, Dontayvion Wicks, Bo Melton and Malik Heath at wide receiver this weekend.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Watson - Not expected to play Sunday Watson (knee), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings, isn't expected to play, Jay Glazer reported on "Fox NFL Sunday."

Impact Watson didn't practice in any fashion this week while managing a bruised left knee, but head coach Matt LaFleur said Friday that the lack of on-field work wouldn't necessarily stop the wideout from suiting up Sunday. While based on this report he seems unlikely to play, check for confirmation when Green Bay releases its inactive list 90 minutes prior to the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. With Watson expected to sit out, all of Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks should be in store for slight boosts in their snap and target projections.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Watson - Trending toward sitting Sunday Watson (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings but is considered unlikely to play, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Watson didn't practice in any fashion this week while managing a bruised left knee, but head coach Matt LaFleur said Friday that the lack of on-field work wouldn't necessarily stop the wideout from suiting up Sunday, per Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site. Ultimately, Watson doesn't seem to have made enough progress in his recovery from the injury to play against the Vikings, and he's expected to be formally ruled out when Green Bay releases its inactive list 90 minutes prior to the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. With Watson expected to sit out, all of Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks should be in store for slight boosts in their snap and target projections.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch Vikings vs. Packers: Time, TV Channel and Live Stream – 2024 Week 17

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the NFL Week 17 Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers game, Sunday, Dec. 29.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • Data Skrive

Eli Manning, Antonio Gates and Reggie Wayne headline 2025 Hall of Fame finalists

Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists include two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning and prolific pass-catchers Antonio Gates and Reggie Wayne.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Andre Dillard - Ruled out for Week 17 Dillard (head) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against Minnesota, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Dillard wasn't on the Packers' estimated injury report Wednesday, but he didn't practice Thursday and was a limited participant Friday. Green Bay lists him as being evaluated for a concussion, and Dillard will need to be cleared in order to be able to suit up Week 18 versus Chicago. He has played mainly on special teams this season, logging 13 offensive snaps and 50 snaps on special teams over 10 games.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

2024 College Football, NFL odds: Best bets for Packers-Vikings, Notre Dame-Georgia

Find out why Sammy P is giving the Vikings the edge over the Packers and why he's fading Georgia's backup QB when the Dawgs face the Irish i...

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Javon Bullard - Could return Sunday Bullard (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Vikings, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Bullard was sidelined for the Packers' last two games due to an ankle injury, but he returned to practice in a limited fashion throughout the week, giving himself a chance to suit up Sunday. The rookie from Georgia would be a significant addition to the Packers' defense, having recorded 74 total tackles and one pass defended over 13 appearances this season. If Bullard can play in Week 17, he'll likely serve as Green Bay's starting strong safety with Evan Williams (quadriceps) already ruled out.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Quay Walker - Missing another week Walker (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Vikings, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact The 2022 first-round pick from Georgia has yet to practice since sustaining an ankle injury in the Packers' Week 15 win over the Seahawks, making it no surprise that he won't return for the Week 17 divisional matchup. Walker's next opportunity to suit up will come in Week 18, when the Packers host the Bears. Expect Isaiah McDuffie and Eric Wilson to see additional snaps with Green Bay's first-team defense while Walker is sidelined Sunday.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Evan Williams - Officially out for Sunday Williams (quadriceps) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Vikings, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Head coach Matt LaFleur told reporters Monday that Williams was unlikely to play for the remainder of the regular season after sustaining a quadriceps injury in practice, so it's no surprise he's been ruled out for Sunday's divisional matchup. Javon Bullard (ankle, questionable) could serve as Green Bay's top strong safety if active in Week 17. If not, Zayne Anderson is likely to fill in for Williams on Sunday.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jaire Alexander - Won't return in Week 17 Alexander (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Vikings, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact The 27-year-old cornerback downgraded to a DNP at Friday's practice and is now in line to miss his sixth consecutive game Sunday due to a knee injury sustained in the Week 8 win over the Jaguars. Alexander has struggled to stay healthy over the past two seasons, appearing in just 14 of Green Bay's 33 regular-season games up to this point. With Alexander sidelined in Week 17, expect Carrington Valentine to serve as one of the Packers' top outside cornerbacks.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings vs. Packers 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec 29

Preview the Week 17 matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines an...

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • Data Skrive

Packers vs. Vikings: Storied NFC North rivalry by the numbers

Here's the Packers and Vikings' historic NFC North rivalry by the numbers ahead of their 129th all-time matchup this weekend.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Luke Musgrave - Clear for Sunday's contest Musgrave (ankle) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game at Minnesota, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact In the wake of logging eight offensive snaps Monday versus the Saints in his first game action since Week 4, Musgrave was listed as limited on all three Week 17 practice reports due to his prior ankle issue. With his status clarified ahead of Sunday's contest, he's a candidate to ramp up his workload a bit behind No. 1 TE Tucker Kraft (hip), who also doesn't carry a designation into the weekend. Musgrave will be vying for reserve reps with John FitzPatrick and Ben Sims.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE