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Packers and Vikings Stock Up on Defense in the First Round: See the Full 2013 Round 1 Draft Results

Nick Cooper — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:09:35 +0000

The Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers focused on defense through the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Green Bay had one pick at 26, while Minnesota entered last night with two picks (23, 25) after earning an extra in the Percy Harvin trade. Minnesota earned a thrid first round pick in a deal [...]

Brett Favre Wanted to Play for the Dallas Cowboys

WEBC Staff — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:20:29 +0000

Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre had blue star-envy. The Super Bowl winning QB played the bulk of his career with the Green Bay Packers before spending time with the New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings prior to retiring in 2010. Despite the bitter end to his time in Green Bay, Favre will likely always be [...]

Greg Jennings Takes Out a Full Page Ad to Offer "Bittersweet" Farewell to Green Bay Packers Fans – See The Ad Here

Nick Cooper — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:53:33 +0000

In a move many are calling classy, former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings took out a full page ad in both the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel and Green Bay Press Gazette to offer what he calls a “bittersweet farewell”. The ad appeared in Wednesday’s edition of both papers, thanking fans and the Packers organization for [...]

Here's Some Changes You Might See in the NFL With the Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers

Chris Allen — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:36:49 +0000

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Soon-To-Be Free Agent Wide Receiver Donald Driver of the Green Bay Packers Drops a Bombshell Announcement About His Future

Nick Cooper — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:51:42 +0000

As wide receiver Donald Driver's contract comes to an end with the Green Bay Packers, speculation and rumors started popping up that the Vikings may be looking to bring him to Minnesota. Added to rumors of crossing the border are whispers of retirement for the 38 year old wideout. Will Driver join another team like the Vikings, or will he retire?

What Will the Weather Be Like for the Minnesota Vikings / Green Bay Packers Wild Card Playoff Game? Get Your Game Time Forecast Here

Nick Cooper — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 20:17:53 +0000

As the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings meet at Lambeau Field for their second playoff showdown ever, weather could play a big factor in deciding the outcome of the NFC Wild Card matchup. Generally speaking, things look to be cool, but not particularly frigid. The temperature will be around 20 degrees through the evening, [...]

When is the Vikings / Packers Playoff Game? Who Does the Winner Play? Get the Full NFL Playoff Schedule Here

Nick Cooper — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 18:10:10 +0000

Football fans in the Northland are wildly excited, whether they cheer for the Packers or root for the Vikings. Adding to the excitement is a playoff rematch one week after the regular season finale between the two teams. Green Bay enters the playoffs as the winners of the NFC North for the second year in a row [...]

Vikings vs. Packers – Live Blogging Coverage from Mall of America Field

Tony Hart — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 21:06:29 +0000

The only scenario for the Minnesota Vikings to play next weekend in the wild card round of the NFL Playoffs is to win today at Mall of America field and that won't be an east task, as the Packers are in town playing for a first round bye in the Playoffs. Plus the underlaying storyline is Adrian Peterson and if he is able to break the single season rushing record.

Minnesota Vikings / Green Bay Packers Border Battle Pre-game Experience [PHOTOS]

Nick Cooper — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 20:15:05 +0000

The second half of Border Battle 2012 is here, and fans from around Packer Nation and Vikings Country have descended on Minneapolis for a game with plenty of meaning for both teams. Beside playing for pride and series record, Green Bay is looking to secure a first round bye and home field advantage. Minnesota is [...]

Pro Bowl Selection Announced, Records Set, and Two Men Go From Sitting To Starting.

Chris Allen — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 04:15:49 +0000

The Pro Bowl Players were announced and Minnesota and Green Bay each put some quality players on the roster. A couple guys need more said about them and one man was chosen for fullback, and he’s from Minnesota. Adrian Peterson has enjoyed the best season he has ever had. Last year after he was injured [...]

What The Vikings and Packers Have To Do To Make The Playoffs

Chris Allen — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 21:24:42 +0000

The story is easy for the Green Bay Packers. Win out and they are number three seed. Get help by having San Francisco lose out and the story changes. Green Bay already the winner of the NFC north. The Minnesota Vikings HAVE to win their last game against the Packers (which the Packers need to [...]