Vikings vs. Packers: Preview, odds, prediction, live stream for Week 2
By Randy Gurzi
The Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers each look to stay undefeated as they meet in an NFC North battle in Week 2 of the 2018 NFL season.
In Week 2, we have a meeting of the two teams expected to fight it out for the NFC North title. The Minnesota Vikings look to defend their crown after winning the division in 2017 with a record of 13-3.
They did so with Case Keenum under center, but that didn’t stop them from trying to improve this offseason. The Vikings signed Kirk Cousins and so far, things look good as they’re 1-0 and are clicking on both sides of the ball.
For the Green Bay Packers, they try and put a frustrating season in the rearview. They weren’t able to compete as they normally do with Aaron Rodgers out with a broken collarbone — suffered last season against none other than the Vikings.
In Week 1, the hearts of Packer Nation skipped a beat as Rodgers again was hurt. It looked bad as he was carted off, but somehow he returned and led them to a miraculous comeback win.
Now each team looks to move to 2-0 and take an early lead in the race to the top of the black and blue division in the north. Here’s all the information you need to catch the game — which should be a good one.
TV and Live Stream Info
Date: Sunday, Sep. 16
Start time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Location: Green Bay, WI
Stadium: Lambeau Field
TV Info: FOX
Live Stream: NFL Sunday Ticket, FuboTV
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As for anyone looking for the odds for the game, we have you covered there as well. Here are the current lines for the contest.
Betting Odds
Point Spread: Green Bay -1.5
Moneyline: Green Bay -122, Minnesota +108
Over/Under: 46
Odds courtesy of OddShark
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Prediction
Both teams played well in Week 1, but the Packers were the team that got everyone excited. The fourth-quarter comeback was legendary and sends them into this game on a high. The Vikings, however, offer a much more balanced team than the Bears — who Green Bay beat in the first game.
Their relentless pass rush will be able to take better advantage of a hobbled Rodgers, who won’t be 100 percent after not being able to put weight on that leg for most the game. On offense, they can also hold their own. It should be close, but Minnesota pulls it out on the road.
Final Score: Minnesota 26, Green Bay 24