Packers roundup: Key matchups, five questions vs. Vikings in Week 16

A roundup of the latest Green Bay Packers articles for Saturday, Dec. 21.

Welcome to the Packers News Report.

You know it’s the business end of the NFL regular season when Saturday games replace Thursday Night Football. Three games are set to take place today, and one carries some importance for the Green Bay Packers. That’s the NFC West clash between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams.

Los Angeles can no longer catch Green Bay in the standings, so a win over San Francisco would be helpful. It would keep Green Bay very much in the race for the number one seed.

The 49ers will be the favorites, but it could be a close game.

In the Packers News Report today: three key matchups against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night, why stopping the run will be important against the Vikings, five questions ahead of the game, and more.

News and notes from around FanSided

Green Bay Packers vs. Vikings: Three key matchups in Week 16 (Lombardi Ave)

Christian Borman breaks down the three key matchups against the Vikings on Monday Night Football.

Green Bay Packers vs. Vikings: Five burning questions (Dairyland Express – Paul Bretl)

Paul Bretl of Dairyland Express looks at the five biggest questions ahead of Monday’s game at Minnesota.

Stopping the run key to success vs. Vikings in Week 16 (Lombardi Ave)

I wrote about why stopping the run should be the main focus for Green Bay’s defense this week, and why it could lead to a key victory in such an important game.

More news and notes from around the internet

Division title at stake, first-round bye and top seed still in play for Packers (Packers.com – Mike Spofford)

Impact players for the playoff push (Cheesehead TV – Maggie Loney)

After stabilizing against young QBs, Packers defense needs statement game vs. Vikings (Packers Wire – Zach Kruse)

Zimmer jokes: Try to talk Aaron Rodgers into retiring (NFL.com – Kevin Patra)

We hope you enjoyed this edition of the Packers News Report.