The Green Bay Packers improved to 8-3 and took control of first place in the NFC North with a 24-21 win against the Minnesota Vikings.
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The Green Bay Packers won their third consecutive game as they held on for a 24-21 win on the road against the Minnesota Vikings.
The Packers held a 24-13 lead in the fourth quarter, but Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater threw a touchdown pass and completed a two-point conversion.
The Vikings were unable to stop the Packers from running out the clock, so they fell to 4-7 as the Packers improved to 8-3.
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers continued to play quality football with 209 yards and two touchdowns on 19-of-29 passing.
Running back Eddie Lacy stole the show though as he ran for 125 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries. Wide receiver Jordy Nelson caught eight passes for 68 yards.
For the Packers defense, safety Micah Hyde performed well with an interception and a sack.
For the Vikings, Bridgewater threw for 210 yards and two touchdowns with one interception on 21-of-37 passing. Running back Jerick McKinnon was held to 54 yards on 15 carries.
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