Packers: Three takeaways from Week 2 tie with Vikings

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GREEN BAY, WI – SEPTEMBER 16: Mason Crosby #2 of the Green Bay Packers misses a field goal in the fourth quarter of a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field on September 16, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

2. Settling for field goals costs Packers

The Packers went into halftime in a strong position, up 17-7. After forcing a punt on Minnesota’s opening possession in the third quarter, Green Bay had a chance to put the game out of the Vikings’ reach.

But the second half was filled with frustration for the Packers offense. They were able to move the ball well. Jimmy Graham finished the game with six catches for 95 yards. Geronimo Allison had six receptions, Randall Cobb four.

But the Packers managed just one offensive touchdown, and none in the second half.

Each time Green Bay had a chance to pull away in the game, they had to settle for a field goal. The Packers had four field goals in the second half.

The Vikings found the end zone three times in the fourth quarter, including a 75-yard pass to Stefon Diggs which pulled them back into the game.

When it counted the most, the Packers offense was good, but not great against an elite defense. Despite being able to move the ball, which was an encouraging sign with Rodgers below 100 percent, missed opportunities kept the Vikings in the game.

And Minnesota made it count. The Packers might not have lost, but it will feel like they did.

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