Packer Week....

[purplefaithful]

Wed. 11/19

The Vikings only held a walk-through Wednesday, so their practice participation was an estimation.

Outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard (left shoulder) was listed as out, but head coach Kevin O’Connell said in a news conference that Greenard would work out on the rehab field.

Additionally, guard Will Fries was listed as out of practice with a knee injury.

Center Ryan Kelly (concussion), who had his 21-day practice window for return from injured reserve opened last week, was marked a full participant.

Kelly last appeared in a game in Week 4 against the Steelers in Dublin, which he exited early with his second concussion of the season and fifth of his career.

Kelly was a limited participant all three days of practice last week but ruled out against the Bears on Friday. O’Connell said the team wanted to allow Kelly time to ramp up to a full week of practice but that he’s in a “great spot” now.

The Vikings also listed Christian Darrisaw (knee) and Aaron Jones Sr. (shoulder) as full participants.

Jacobs ‘day-to-day’ for Packers
Green Bay running back Josh Jacobs left Sunday’s game against the Giants with a knee injury and did not practice Wednesday. But coach Matt LaFleur called Jacobs “day-to-day.”Also not practicing were cornerback Nate Hobbs (knee), LB Quay Walker (neck) and WR Savion Williams (foot).

Safety Javon Bullard (ankle), linebacker Edgerrin Cooper (foot), receiver Romeo Doubs (wrist), receiver Matthew Golden (shoulder/wrist), cornerback Keisean Nixon (illness), defensive lineman Micah Parsons (pectoral), offensive lineman Zach Tom (back), linebacker Lukas Van Ness (foot), receiver Christian Watson (knee) and receiver Dontayvion Wicks (calf) were limited.

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[JR44]

Packer week usually has a lot more excitement to it, I actually had forgotten, the last two weeks of terrible football have taken a lot of the air out of the season.

[Kentis]

   
Fuck ‘em…! 

[greediron]

Our O-line is gelling. We can run on the packers and hopefully keep JJ clean in the passing game. Their D is solid, but can be targeted over the middle.

Without Jacobs, we should not have an issue stopping the run and hopefully force Love into some bad passes for INTs.

I am hopeful, as always.

[pattersaur]

Our O-line is gelling.  We can run on the packers and hopefully keep JJ clean in the passing game.  Their D is solid, but can be targeted over the middle. 

Without Jacobs, we should not have an issue stopping the run and hopefully force Love into some bad passes for INTs.

I am hopeful, as always.

Except JJM can't pass over the middle, and our defense can't get INTs

Mostly joking, I think we're going to play well in this one and GB has turned in plenty of duds themselves this season. I really hope we do enough to win.

[purplefaithful]

I'm just hoping to see McCarthy settle down some, make some good throws and look to be getting over the hump. At GB is not an easy place to do it, but thats kinda where the bar is now - at least for me.

[purplefaithful]

Thursday, Nov. 20
Vikings outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard (left shoulder) was limited at practice Thursday.

He was seen during the viewing period in pads and his helmet stretching with the team and then working off to the side, though in the capacity some veteran players do to continue warming up while special teams work occurs, not on the rehab field.

Greenard said after practice he’s feeling “good” and that he’s “super confident” he’ll be able to play Sunday against the Packers.

Right guard Will Fries (knee) returned to the field after being marked a non-participant Wednesday. He was limited.

Center Ryan Kelly (concussion) was listed as a full participant for the second straight day. Running back Aaron Jones Sr. (shoulder) also fully participated.

Left tackle Christian Darrisaw (knee) took his typical Thursday rest day. He was the only non-participant at practice.
Packers

Running back Josh Jacobs (knee) was upgraded from being a non-participant at Wednesday’s practice to a limited one Thursday, as was wide receiver Savion Williams (foot).

Cornerback Bo Melton was added to the practice report with a shoulder injury that limited him.

Cornerback Nate Hobbs (knee), LB Quay Walker (neck) and defensive lineman Karl Brooks (ankle) remained out.

Still limited were safety Javon Bullard (ankle), linebacker Edgerrin Cooper (foot), receiver Romeo Doubs (wrist), receiver Matthew Golden (shoulder/wrist), cornerback Keisean Nixon (illness), defensive lineman Micah Parsons (pectoral), offensive lineman Zach Tom (back), linebacker Lukas Van Ness (foot), receiver Christian Watson (knee) and receiver Dontayvion Wicks (calf).

[Zanary]

Packer Week is still intense in my household, and this season...eh...with our QB as something of a wild card, it's certainly got some sizzle to it.

Micah or not, I'm not more afraid of the Packers' d-line than Detroit's, etc. Hopefully, Jones/Ham/etc are at least chipping Parsons on passing downs.

As JJM is strangely better in clutch moments than in typical play, I'm hoping all the issues have his "clutch" instincts running wild for all 4 quarters. I also hope that the defense brings a very hilarious spin on "Feeling the Love" as they sack him repeatedly.

SKOL VIKINGS!!

[purplefaithful]

The Vikings listed center Ryan Kelly (concussion) and outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard (left shoulder) as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Packers.

But head coach Kevin O’Connell said that Kelly’s status is more “procedural.” Kelly has yet to be moved back to the active roster from injured reserve; the Vikings waived cornerback Dwight McGlothern Jr. on Thursday presumably to make room for that move.

Kelly has been a full participant all three days of practice this week. If he plays, it will mark the first time this season the Vikings have all five members of their projected starting offensive line available.

Right guard Will Fries (knee) was back to full participation after being out Wednesday and limited Thursday. Left tackle Christian Darrisaw (knee) was a full participant Friday, too.

Since the preseason, Kelly’s calming presence on both quarterback J.J. McCarthy and the entire offensive line has been lauded.

“The pace, his comfort for the quarterback is something that you feel from the first snap he’s back in there,” O’Connell said Friday. “Just his overall awareness, control, poise at the line of scrimmage. There just seems to be a steadiness.”

Greenard was out Wednesday but a limited participant in practice Thursday and Friday.

He said Thursday he’s “super confident” that he’ll be available Sunday.

[MaroonBells]

With Kelly practicing in full and a roster spot opened for him, he's going to play. Same with Greenard after saying he was "super confident" about playing. If that's the case, the Vikings will go into Green Bay healthier than any team has a right to be this time of year.  

Vikings have the opportunity to turn everything around on Sunday as the schedule now eases up a bit. Green Bay at Lambeau is not an easy game, but the Packers can look like shit at times. They lost to the Panthers in Lambeau because they couldn't stop Rico Dowdle. Aaron Jones can be that guy in a revenge matchup. 

After that, it's the Ginger Jesus in Seattle. Read an article about how Sam Darnold struggles against a very specific type of pressure dialed up by the Rams. We saw it in the playoffs last year and we saw it again last week. Vikings would be wise to copy that for their game in Seattle. 

After that it's the Commies, Cowboys and Giants. Can the Vikings get on a little run here and win 5 straight? If so, we'll go into the those final two divisional games at a very playoff-worthy 9-6.