This season, most of the focus has surrounded the Detroit Lions and their explosive offense. But what has often been overlooked is just how competitive the entire NFC North has been. And with just two games to go in the season, the division is still up for grabs, which makes the Week 17 matchup between the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings a critical one.
The Minnesota Vikings have been one of the best teams in the NFL all season long. Sitting in second place in the NFC North with a 13-2 record, this team has all the makings of a Super Bowl contender. And with the Vikings riding an eight-game winning streak that dates back to October, they have proven that they are ready to contend with the top teams.
However, the Green Bay Packers have been equally as impressive. After a pedestrian start to the season, Jordan Love has led this Packers team to an 11-4 record. And a win against Minnesota could put them in a solid position to capture the division crown.
This game is nearly dead-locked as oddsmakers have the Vikings favored in this matchup by a one-point margin over the Packers. Oddsmakers do however believe that this matchup will be a shootout with the over/under marked at 48.5 points.
So whether you are rooting for a clear favorite or hoping for a miracle by the underdog, the most important thing to remember is that you must be in it to win it.
Odds are subject to change at any time and often change frequently in real-time. See details at https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/.
