What to know when the Vikings host the Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon:
When: Noon Sunday
Where: U.S. Bank Stadium
TV: WCCO Ch. 4
Radio: KFAN 100.3 FM
Line: Vikings -7.5
Over/Under: 35.5
Keys for the Vikings
— It seems like quarterback J.J. McCarthy is going to get a chance to finish this season on a high note. He’s worked his way back from a hairline fracture in his right hand and is in position to get the start in the finale. It’s a chance for McCarthy to build some positive momentum after an up-and-down campaign to this point. He should be asked to throw as much as possible. He desperately needs the reps. A byproduct of McCarthy getting to showcase himself for the Vikings could be helping star receiver Justin Jefferson continue his streak of reaching 1,000 yards. It would be the sixth straight season to begin his career.
Keys for the Packers
— It’s hard to see a pathway for the Packers beating the Vikings this weekend. They are expected to play mostly backups to keep themselves fresh for the playoffs. That means reserve quarterback Clayton Tune is going to get the start. It could be a miserable experience for Tune going up against Minnesota defensive coordinator Brian Flores on the other end. The goal for the Packers should be getting out of this game as healthy as possible. That doesn’t lend itself to being competitive.
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