Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers Flexed for Week 17

By Ezra Greenman |

Updated: Dec 23, 2024

NFL: Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings — Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

The 13-2 Minnesota Vikings are coming off a big win over the Seattle Seahawks. They are now focused on their upcoming game against division rivals, the 10-4 Green Bay Packers.

The Packers will face off against the New Orleans Saints tonight on Monday Night Football, and will either be 11-4 or 10-5 after tonight.

The last time these two teams met, the Vikings came out strong in Lambeau, jumping to a 28-0 lead in the first half. The Packers, however, made an impressive comeback, closing the gap and finishing just shy at 31-29. This week, they’ll be out for revenge at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers flexed into primetime

Originally set for noon, the NFL made a last-minute change today, moving the Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers game to the 3:25 PM slot. This shift bumped the Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles game to the noon slot.

🚨 WEEK 17 SCHEDULE FLEX 🚨@packers vs. @Vikings has been moved to 4:25pm ET on FOX.@dallascowboys vs. @Eagles will be played at 1pm ET on FOX. pic.twitter.com/1UMvglBrzl
— NFL (@NFL) December 23, 2024

The reason for this is simple: the Minnesota Vikings are still battling for the NFC North title and a shot at the #1 seed in the NFC. Meanwhile, the Green Bay Packers are a playoff team, jockeying for better seeding.

On the flip side, the Dallas Cowboys have already been eliminated from playoff contention. The Philadelphia Eagles have also pretty much have the NFC East wrapped up/

This should be another exciting divisional showdown between the Packers and Vikings. These teams never fail to deliver, and with so much on the line this late in the season, both squads have plenty to play for. Who knows, this might not be the last time we see these two go head-to-head this year.