The Green Bay Packers start their post-Favre season tonight, Monday September 8, when they host the rival Minnesota Viking, at Lambeau Field. No other quarterback has started a game for the Packers since 1992 and it’ll be up to QB Aaron Rogers to getter done this season. NFL Oddsmakers at SBGglobal.com have the Green Bay Packers as -2 ½ point home favorites over the Minnesota Vikings with the over/under set at 38 points. Get your NFL Picks: Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings in now at SBGglobal.com
The Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rogers has seen little play time as backup to Bret Favre, he’s thrown 59 passes with one touchdown during his three years. But he’ll have an excellent receiving core to help make things a little easier. WR Donald Driver and WR Greg Jennings finished with more than 900 yards last season, while Jennings, in his second year, had 12 touchdowns. A pair of speedy wideouts, second year man, James Jones and rookie Jordy Nelson should help. RB Ryan Grant is their go to guy on the ground, he finished with 956 rushing yards along with eight touchdowns as a rookie. The Packers should get some help from their defense. They had the second lowest points per game total in the NFC, allowing a low 18 points per game. Defensive end Aaron Kampman leads the NFC with a combined 27 ½ sacks over the last two seasons. "I think we're going to be tough to run on, tough to pass on," defensive tackle Ryan Pickett said. "I think we'll be a top defense in the NFL."
The Minnesota Vikings are hoping on another successful year for RB Adrian Pederson, he finished last season with 1,341 rushing yards along with 13 touchdowns. But unfortunately, during his last two games against the Packers rush defense he was held to a low 157 yards. The Viking defense was the hardest to run against last year, giving up an average 74 yards per game. So to combat their rush defense their opponents took to the air, where they gave up an average 264 pass yards per game. They solidified their defense with the addition of Jared Allen who led the NFL with 15 1/2 sacks last season with Kansas City. He’ll join Pro Bowler tackles Kevin Williams and Pat Williams to give Minnesota one of the best defensive fronts in the game.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Green Bay.
- Vikings are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 meetings in Green Bay.
- Under is 5-1-1 in the last 7 meetings.
- Underdog is 16-5 ATS in their last 21 meetings.
- Road team is 10-2 ATS in their last 12 meetings.
NFL Picks: Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings
When: Mon, Sept 8, 2008 7:00 PM ET
Line: SBGglobal.com
Pick: Minnesota +2 1/2
Point-Spreads.com NFL Picks: Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings Prediction – Minnesota +2 ½
The Bottom Line: Packers QB Aaron Rogers will feel the pressure of Packers fans tonight, something he’s never felt. One interception and he’ll hear the boos from the cheese heads. Get your NFL Picks: Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings in now at SBGglobal.com and receive a 30% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit and a 30% re-up bonus!
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