Packers, Vikings Dec. 29 game flexed; kickoff now at 3:25 p.m. on FOX6
Green Bay Packers; Minnesota Vikings
GREEN BAY, Wis. - The start time for the Green Bay Packers' NFL week 17 game against the Minnesota Vikings has been changed. The NFL flexed the game from its original noon slot to a 3:25 p.m. kickoff.
The game is taking place at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. It is expected to be an epic battle between two strong NFC North teams.
Green Bay lost to Minnesota in their first 2024 appearance. In a game played out at Lambea Field, The Vikings hung on down the stretch to beat the Packers, 31-29. The game featured seven turnovers — four by Green Bay and three by Minnesota.
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At the time, the Vikings were off to the team's best start to a season since 2016.
Minnesota spoiled the return of Packers quarterback Jordan Love, who returned after missing two games with an injured left medial collateral ligament. He threw for 389 yards and four touchdowns, both career highs. But he also matched a career high with three interceptions while going 32 of 54.