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Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers: Top 5 Matchups To Watch

Vikings vs. Packers: Top 5 Matchups To Watch

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There is no love lost between these division rivals, especially since the NFC North is so tight. Here are the top five matchups to watch for Thursday Night Football between the Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers.

5. Teddy Bridgewater vs. His Ankle

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5. Teddy Bridgewater vs. His Ankle

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Teddy Bridgewater is officially listed as questionable for tonight's game, and the Vikings have not given any hint if he will play or not. Bridgewater sprained his ankle in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Falcons. He will have to play through the pain if he wants to lead his team to victory.

4. Eddie Lacy vs. The Vikings' Front Seven

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4. Eddie Lacy vs. The Vikings' Front Seven

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Eddie Lacy is off to a slow start this season. Green Bay will have to find a way to get him going before the weather turns cold in Green Bay. Minnesota is a middle of the road defense against the run, and Lacy should be able to have his first 100-yard game of the season this week.

3. Aaron Rodgers vs. Vikings' secondary

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3. Aaron Rodgers vs. Vikings' secondary

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Aaron Rodgers was on fire last week throwing for over 300 yards and four touchdowns. The Vikings' defense is improved, but Rodgers has had no trouble torching them in the past. Rodgers will have to have another big game to keep up with a Minnesota team that put up 41 points last week.

2. Matt Asiata vs. Packers' Defensive Line

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2. Matt Asiata vs. Packers' Defensive Line

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When Adrian Peterson had his scandal most Vikings fans thought the season was over, but Matt Asiata has been a pleasant surprise. He has four touchdowns since coming in for Peterson including three rushing touchdowns last week. Asiata will need to come up big again this week, especially if Teddy Bridgewater can't go due to injury.

1. Mike Zimmer vs. The Packers' Offense

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1. Mike Zimmer vs. The Packers' Offense

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Aaron Rodgers has had some big games against Minnesota but not against Mike Zimmer teams. Rodgers was 0-2 against the Bengals when Mike Zimmer was coaching the defense. He also wasn't able to throw more than one touchdown in each of those games. Zimmer will need to keep that streak alive if the Vikings want a win this week.

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