Packers visit Vikings in clash of surging clubs, the 1st time in series both teams have 11-plus wins

Green Bay at Minnesota Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL odds: Packers by 1. Packers player to watch QB Jordan Love had a roller-coaster performance against Minnesota earlier this season, going 32 of 59 for 389 yards with four touchdown passes to establish career highs in all four categories, but he also matched his career most with three interceptions as Green Bay’s comeback from a 28-0 deficit fell short. … Packers WR Christian Walker exited the game on Monday night, but coach Matt LaFleur said the initial diagnosis of a bruise was promising for his availability this week.. Vikings LB Ivan Pace has returned to practice after a four-game absence.. Vikings S Harrison Smith missed the previous game and was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday’s estimated injury report in lieu of a formal practice, but coach Kevin O’Connell sounded optimistic about his availability this week.. Vikings backup DL Jalen Redmond was held out against the Seahawks last week. If they win, they’ll set up a division title game in Detroit in Week 18.. O’Connell is the third coach in NFL history to win at least 13 games in two of his first three regular seasons, joining LaFleur and San Francisco’s George Seifert.. Vikings QB Sam Darnold is the seventh QB in NFL history with 13 or more wins as a starter in his first season with a team, following Dak Prescott, Peyton Manning, Steve McNair, Ben Roethlisberger, Earl Morrall, Daryle Lamonica.. Vikings WR Justin Jefferson has 92 receptions for 1,387 yards. In just his fifth season, Jefferson can become the fifth player in NFL history with three seasons of 100 receptions and 1,500 yards, joining Andre Johnson, Marvin Harrison, Antonio Brown and Julio Jones.. Vikings OLB Andrew Van Ginkel had two sacks against the Seahawks to raise his career high to 11 for the season.