Live game blog: Packers at Minnesota Vikings

Join Tom Silverstein for lively discussion and Q&A during Sunday's showdown with the NFC North rival Vikings in Minnesota.

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by Tom Silverstein 10/15/2017 6:08:01 PM

3rd & 7 37yd

Hello everyone, welcome to the live blog of Packers vs. Vikings. We're live from USBank Stadium where the sun is shining brightly through the panels.

by Tom Silverstein 10/15/2017 4:33:59 PM
Are you all ready for three hours of fun?

by Tom Silverstein 10/15/2017 4:34:22 PM
Tom, are you still opportunistic about our chances today with three starters on the defense being inactive?

by GoldenEyeSilver 10/15/2017 4:34:28 PM
It's going to be tough, although I'll say they'd be in a lot worse shape if Bradford were playing. Nevertheless, how much confidence can you have in Randall and Rollins holding up an entire game. It will be interesting to see how Hawkins is used.

by Tom Silverstein 10/15/2017 4:35:13 PM
Will McCarthy need to use a TE or RB to help with Griffen given Bakhtiari is just getting back, or will he finally open up the offense all the way with his starting 5?

by Joe 10/15/2017 4:35:17 PM
No. I doubt he'll do that at all. Bakhtiari probably doesn't want it.

by Tom Silverstein 10/15/2017 4:35:38 PM
Aaron Jones getting most 1-2 down reps today?

by Pete Tex 10/15/2017 4:35:42 PM
He should. He should be the starter and Montgomery should be used on third downs and in some no huddle situations.

by Tom Silverstein 10/15/2017 4:36:17 PM
Hi Tom, great article on Adams as #1 WR. Quick thoughts on extension talks, will he be a Packer next year or will he pull a Greg Jennings and bail for money and a substandard QB?

by Caber 10/15/2017 4:36:25 PM
The Packers have the option of putting a franchise tag on him so I would guess he knows that and will try to get the best deal he can right up until the deadline. The Packers know with Nelson turning 33 next year and Cobb not a No. 1, they've got to get him signed. But how much? He's not Dez Bryant or A.J. Green.

by Tom Silverstein 10/15/2017 4:37:36 PM
Good Morning Tom, Thanks for the Blog today. Go PACK

by James 10/15/2017 4:37:40 PM
GRANDPA RULES!

by PackerBacker50 10/15/2017 4:37:43 PM
With 3 starters out in the Secondary, did we catch a break with Bradford and Diggs out for Minnesota? It seems to lessen the opportunity for Minny to capitalize on that

by Bongo 10/15/2017 4:37:51 PM
No question they caught a break. Bradford would have eaten that group up. And don't think Keenum won't be flinging it around. The front seven has to get after him.

by Tom Silverstein 10/15/2017 4:38:30 PM
Tom
Vikings hurting on offense the packers on defense
Who had the upper hand

by Mike 10/15/2017 4:38:32 PM
Looks like Randall is back to being the #1 corner. Two weeks ago, people wanted him released, isn't that silly talk considering the need for depth?

by Randalltime 10/15/2017 4:38:36 PM
If 88 starts i'm gonna throw up in my mouth

by fredo 10/15/2017 4:38:39 PM
Hello from Mesa!

by Jeff in Mesa 10/15/2017 4:38:41 PM
Hello Tom. Devon House a little bit of a surprise in the inactive list?

by Eric in California 10/15/2017 4:38:43 PM
Yes, he is. He's starting to look like the guy the Packers let go in free agency, the guy who couldn't ever stay healthy.

by Tom Silverstein 10/15/2017 4:39:04 PM
Greetings from also sunny Myrtle Beach SC.

by Bad Finger 10/15/2017 4:39:05 PM
Hi Tom! Ready to roll?

by Michael p 10/15/2017 4:39:07 PM
Let's go!

by Tom Silverstein 10/15/2017 4:39:10 PM
Morning, Tom. Is this the latest in the season the Packers have ever had their first noon start?

by EcuadorBucky 10/15/2017 4:39:15 PM
Good question. I'd have to check but it certainly feels that way.

by Tom Silverstein 10/15/2017 4:39:31 PM
Three hours, its 2017, more like 4.5 hours.

by Caber 10/15/2017 4:39:37 PM
No kidding.

by Tom Silverstein 10/15/2017 4:39:40 PM
Hellooooooooo Tom

by Mike 10/15/2017 4:39:42 PM
Hello from hot as Hades Florida Tom! Interesting tske by scout / personnel guy that Monty should be used as a gadget type player, and let Jones play RB full time. What do you think?

by FMCH 10/15/2017 4:39:51 PM
Agree 100%

by Tom Silverstein 10/15/2017 4:39:58 PM
With the secondary hurt, I think the Packers will have to score around 30 to win.

by Tim from Duluth 10/15/2017 4:40:01 PM
12 Personnel today or spread them out?

by Bongo 10/15/2017 4:40:06 PM
Spread them out to start and see how the offensive line holds up.

by Tom Silverstein 10/15/2017 4:40:16 PM
How's the Vikes offensive line? Can Packers get heat with front 7?

by MJ 10/15/2017 4:40:18 PM
Yes, Big matchup between Clark and Daniels and backup left guard Jeremiah Stiles and rookie center Pat Elflein.

by Tom Silverstein 10/15/2017 4:40:48 PM
Bennett have a bigger role today on offense without needing to assist the OL?

by Caber 10/15/2017 4:40:53 PM
Very well could be. I'm going to keep saying it, Lance Kendricks needs to be a bigger part of this offense.

by Tom Silverstein 10/15/2017 4:41:16 PM
Adams in, Cobb out

by PackerBacker50 10/15/2017 4:41:22 PM
I don't think so. I think they can afford both for now. Maybe they ask him or Nelson for a pay cut. But way too early to predict that.

by Tom Silverstein 10/15/2017 4:41:54 PM
Next man (men) up! Mr. Hawkins, you should know that TT has paid UDFAs before, including at the very lucrative position of cornerback. Same advice to Mr. Brice. Unless of course you two are out today as well

by Dan V. 10/15/2017 4:41:59 PM
Nobody is talking about Safety Sendejo out for the Vikings. The middle of the field could be vulnerable for the slot receiver and TE's

by Bongo 10/15/2017 4:42:18 PM
Could. Depends on how they use Harrison Smith. H

by Tom Silverstein 10/15/2017 4:42:29 PM
They could leave him deep, although they really like him close to the line of scrimmage. So you could be right.

by Tom Silverstein 10/15/2017 4:42:50 PM
Tom

Why doesn’t M Adams get a chance

Can’t wait for another injury like Aaron Jones got to get his chance

by Mike 10/15/2017 4:42:59 PM