Live-Blogging: Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings 12/23/2019

NFL: Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings 12/23/2019

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Minnesota Vikings Depth Chart

​Hello, and welcome to another edition of ‘Live-Blogging on Shish on Professional Football’. Tonight, it is the Monday Night Football Season Finale, as Green Bay Packers take on Minnesota Vikings. The Packers looking for a win to clinch the NFC North. While the Vikings are looking to win out and the Packers to lose to Lions next week, to clinch NFC North.

The Vikings will be trying to defeat the Packers without their leading rusher Dalvin Cook, who suffered a chest injury last week.

Packers are led by quarterback Aaron Rodgers in passing. Aaron Jones leads Green Bay in receiving. While Davonte Adams leads the team in receiving.

For their team stats, they move the ball 354.9 YPG (248.4 through the air and 106.5 on the ground). Defensively, they allow 389 YPG (268.1 through the air and 120.9 on the ground).

Vikings are led by quarterback Kirk Cousins in passing. Dalvin Cook leads Minnesota in rushing. While Stefon Diggs leads the team in receiving.

As for their team stats, they move the ball at 384.5 YPG (248.6 through the air and 135.9 on the ground). Defensively, they allow 361.9 YPG (262.6 through the air and 99.0 on the ground).
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It is Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings, coming up shortly.

Packers are in their road white jerseys, gold helmets and pants. While the Vikings are in their home purple jerseys, helmets, and white pants.

1st Quarter:
Green Bay Packers Possession (From Right to Left):
15:00: Bailey kicks the ball to Packers Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on GB 25. 1st & 10.
14:56: Rodgers throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
14:50: Jones runs the ball to GB 30. 3rd & 5.
14:06: FUMBLE RECOVERY: Rodgers throws a completed pass to Jones, who lost the ball. Hendricks recovers for the Vikings and moved the ball to GB 10. 1st & Goal.

Minnesota Vikings Possession (From Left to Right):
13:55: Boone runs the ball to GB 5. 2nd & Goal.
​13:18: Cousins throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & Goal.
13:14: Cousins throws an incomplete pass. 4th & Goal.
13:11: FIELD GOAL: Bailey kicks 23-yard FG. GB 0, MIN 3

Green Bay Packers Possession:
​13:11: Bailey kicks the ball to Packers Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on GB 25. 1st & 10.
13:02: Rodgers tap-passed to Ervin, who moves the ball to GB 32. 2nd & 3.
12:32: Jones runs the ball to GB 34. 3rd & 1.
11:53: Rodgers throws a completed pass to Lazard, who is down at GB 39. 1st & 10.
11:12: Rodgers gets ob by Hunter at GB 38. 2nd & 11.
10:46: Rodgers throws a completed pass to Adams, who moves the ball to MIN 44. 1st & 10.
10:00: Rodgers throws a completed pass to Jones, who goes ob at MIN 42. 2nd & 8.
9:25: Jones runs the ball for a loss at MIN 44. 3rd & 10.
8:44: Rodgers throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 10.
8:37: Scott punts the ball to Hughes, who calls for a fair catch at MIN 8. 1st & 10.

Minnesota Vikings Possession:
​8:32: Cousins throws a batted ball. 2nd & 10.
7:55: Boone runs the ball to MIN 13. 3rd & 5.
7:39: Cousins throws a completed pass to Diggs, who moves the ball to MIN 22. 1st & 10.
6:56: Cousins throws a completed pass to Ham, who is stopped at MIN 27. 2nd & 5.
6:16: Cousins throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 5.
6:16: VIKINGS TIMEOUT #1: GB 0, MIN 3
6:11: Cousins throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 5.
6:04: B. Colquitt punts the ball to Ervin, who calls for a fair catch at GB 27. 1st & 10.

Green Bay Packers Possession:
​5:57: Williams runs the ball to GB 32. 2nd & 5.
5:30: Rodgers throws a completed pass to Lazard, who moves the ball to GB 47. 1st & 10.
4:46: Williams runs the ball to MIN 45. 2nd & 2.
4:13: Williams runs the ball to MIN 42. 1st & 10.
3:24: Rodgers throws a completed pass to Adams, who is down at MIN 31. 1st & 10.
2:48: Jones runs the ball to MIN 24. 2nd & 3.
2:09: Rodgers throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 3.
2:05: Rodgers throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 3.
2:00: FIELD GOAL: Crosby kicks 41-yard FG. GB 3, MIN 3

Minnesota Vikings Possession:
​2:00: Crosby kicks the ball to Vikings Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on MIN 25. 1st & 10.
2:00: PENALTY: False Start called against Vikings. Ball on MIN 20. 1st & 15.
1:55: Boone runs for a loss at MIN 17. 2nd & 18.
1:16: Cousins throws a completed pass to Boone, who moves the ball to MIN 23. 3rd & 12.
:37: Cousins throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 12.
:27: B. Colquitt punts the ball to Ervin, who moves the ball to GB 36. 1st & 10.

Green Bay Packers Possession:
:21: Rodgers throws an incomplete pass. PENALTY: Holding called against Packers. Ball on GB 26. 1st & 20.
:14: Rodgers throws a completed pass to Lewis, who goes ob at GB 28. 2nd & 18.
:00: The End of 1st Quarter.

End of 1st Quarter:
GB 3, MIN 3

2nd Quarter:
Green Bay Packers Possession (From Left to Right):
​14:52: INTERCEPTION: Rodgers throws an interception to A. Harris, who is down at GB 26. 1st & 10.

Minnesota Vikings Possession (From Right to Left):
14:47: Boone runs the ball to GB 23. 2nd & 8.
14:15: Boone runs the ball to GB 21. 3rd & 6.
13:33: TOUCHDOWN: Cousins throws a 21-yard TD pass to Diggs. Bailey kicks PAT. GB 3, MIN 10

Green Bay Packers Possession:
13:33: Bailey kicks the ball to Packers Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on GB 25. 1st & 10.
13:24: Jones runs the ball to GB 29. 2nd & 6.
12:52: Jones runs the ball to GB 35. 1st & 10.
12:02: Jones runs the ball to GB 44. 2nd & 1.
11:14; Rodgers throws a completed pass to Lazard, who is down at MIN 38. 1st & 10.
11:14: COACHES CHALLENGE: Zimmer challenging call on the field. Completed pass. Call reversed. Ball on GB 44. 3rd & 1.
11:12: Rodgers throws a completed pass to Adams, who moves the ball to MIN 45. 1st & 10.
10:37: Jones runs the ball to MIN 40. 2nd & 5.
9:56: Jones runs the ball to MIN 34. 1st & 10.
9:21; Rodgers throws a completed pass to Adams, who is down at MIN 25. 2nd & 1.
8:37: Jones runs the ball to MIN 21. 1st & 10.
7:57: Rodgers throws a completed pass to Adams, who moves the ball to MIN 16. 2nd & 5.
7:11: Rodgers throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & ​5.
7:04: Rodgers throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 5.
7:00: FIELD GOAL: Crosby kicks 33-yard FG. GB 6, MIN 10

Minnesota Vikings Possession:
​7:00: Crosby kicks the ball to Vikings Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on MIN 25. 1st & 10.
6:54: Boone runs the ball to MIN 28. 2nd & 7.
6:20: Cousins gets sacked by Z.Smith at MIN 13. 3rd & 22.
5:39: Abdulllah runs the ball to MIN 30. 4th & 5.
4:52: Colquitt punts the ball to Ervin, who moves the ball to GB 35. 1st & 10.

Green Bay Packers Possession:
​4:47: Jones runs the ball to GB 36. 2nd & 9.
4:09: FUMBLE RECOVERY: Rodgers throws a completed pass to Adams, who lost the ball. Recovered by Hendricks. Ball on GB 48. 1st & 10.

Minnesota Vikings Possession:
4:03: Boone runs the ball to GB 44. 2nd & 6.
3:27: Boone runs the ball to GB 42. 3rd & 4.
2:42: Diggs throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 4.
2:37: Cousins throws an incomplete pass. Turnover on Downs. 1st & 10.

Green Bay Packers Possession:
2:32: Rodgers throws a completed pass to Adams, who goes ob at GB 43. 2nd & 9.
2:00 WARNING: GB 6, MIN 10
1:56: Rodgers throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 9.
1:51: Rodgers throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 9.
1:44: Scott punts the ball to Hughes, who calls for a fair catch at MIN 10. 1st & 10.

Minnesota Vikings Possession:
1:38: Boone runs the ball to MIN 16. 2nd & 4.
1;06: Boone runs for a loss at MIN 15. 3rd & 7.
1:06: PACKERS TIMEOUT #1: GB 6, MIN 10
1:01: Cousins throws an incomplete pass. Nearly intercepted. 4th & 7.
:55: B. Colquitt punts the ball to Ervin, who calls for a fair catch at GB 45. 1st & 10.

Green Bay Packers Possession:
:52: Rodgers throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
:42: Rodgers throws a completed pass to Graham, who goes ob at MIN 37. 1st & 10.
:42: OFFICIAL REVIEW: Officials reviewing call on the field. Ball down when Graham goes out of bounds. Call reversed. Ball on MIN 39. 1st & 10.
:42: PACKERS TIMEOUT #2: GB 6, MIN 10
:37: Rodgers to Williams to MIN 28. 1st & 10.
:18: Rodgers to Adams to MIN 15. 1st & 10.
:12: Rodgers to Adams to MIN 9. 2nd & 4.
:07: Rodgers to Williams to MIN 1. 1st & Goal.
:07: PACKERS FINAL TIMEOUT: GB 6, MIN 10
:04: Rodgers throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & Goal.
:00: FIELD GOAL: Crosby kicks 19-yard FG. GB 9, MIN 10 
:00: The End of 1st Half. Vikings will receive to start the 2nd Half.

Halftime:
GB 9, MIN 10

Halftime Leaders:
Passing: Cousins (MIN) 4/12, 39 yards, TD
Rushing: Jones (GB) 10 carries, 45 yards
Receiving: Adams (GB) 9 receptions, 86 yards

Halftime Thoughts:
Vikings are not able to take advantage of their +3 turnover/takeaway, in this game. They only mustered 10 points. As for the Packers, they are lucky to be down a point. If Aaron Rodgers gets going and the Packer Defense can force Vikings to go 1-dimensional, Green Bay will secure the NFC North. 

3rd Quarter:
Minnesota Vikings Possession (From Left to Right):
​15:00: Crosby kicks the ball to Vikings Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on MIN 25. 1st & 10.
14:52: Cousins throws a completed pass to Ham, who moves the ball to MIN 32. 2nd & 3.
14:20: Boone runs the ball to MIN 33. 3rd & 2.
13:44: Cousins throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 2.
13:36: B. Colquitt punts the ball to Ervin, who muffed the ball and recovered the ball at GB 13. 1st & 10.

Green Bay Packers Possession (From Right to Left):
​13:30: Jones runs the ball to GB 17. 2nd & 6.
12:47: Rodgers throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 6.
12:42: Rodgers throws a completed pass to Lazard, who is down at GB 25. 1st & 10.
12:03: Jones runs the ball to GB 40. 1st & 10.
11:23: Jones runs the ball for a loss at GB 39. 2nd & 11.
10:39: Rodgers gets sacked by Odenibo at GB 33. 3rd & 18.
9:52: Rodgers throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 18.
9:45: Scott punts the ball to Hughes, who calls for a fair catch at MIN 23. 1st & 10.

Minnesota Vikings Possession:
​9:39: Cousins throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
9:34: Cousins gets sacked by Z. Smith at MIN 15. 3rd & 18.
8:55: Cousins throws a completed pass to Diggs, who is down at MIN 43. 1st & 10.
8:18: Abdullah runs the ball to Midfield. 2nd & 3.
7:49: Abdullah runs the ball to GB 46. 1st & 10.
7:18: INTERCEPTION: Cousins throws an interception by King, who moves the ball to GB 47. 1st & 10.

Green Bay Packers Possession:
​7:07: Williams runs the ball to MIN 46. 2nd & 3.
​6:23: Williams runs the ball to MIN 42. 1st & 10.
5:44: Rodgers throws a completed pass to MIN 36. 2nd & 4.
4:58: Jones runs the ball to MIN 33. 3rd & 1.
4:11: Rodgers throws a completed pass to Adams, who is down at MIN 27. 1st & 10.
3:30: Jones runs the ball to MIN 19. 2nd & 2.
2:48: Rodgers throws a completed pass to Valdes-Scantling, who moves the ball to MIN 12. 1st & 10.
2:03: TOUCHDOWN: Jones scores on a 12-yard TD run. 
2:03: 2-POINT CONVERSION: Rodgers throws a 2-point conversion to Allison. GB 17, MIN 10

Minnesota Vikings Possession:
​2:03: Crosby kicks the ball to Vikings Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on MIN 25. 1st & 10.
1:26: Cousins to Rudolph to MIN 36. 1st & 10.
:58: Abudullah runs the ball to MIN 38. 2nd & 9.
:26: Cousins to Smith to MIN 44. 3rd & 3.
:00: The End of 3rd Quarter.

End of 3rd Quarter:
GB 17, MIN 10

4th Quarter:
Minnesota Vikings Possession (From Right to Left):
14:55: Thielen runs the ball to MIN 45. 4th & 1.
14:14: VIKINGS TIMEOUT #1: GB 17, MIN 10
14:08: B. Colquitt punts the ball to Ervin, who calls for a fair catch at GB 9. 1st & 10.

Green Bay Packers Possession (From Left to Right):
14:03: Rodgers throws a completed pass to Adams, who moves the ball to GB 15. 2nd & 4.
13:20: Jones runs for no gain. 3rd & 4.
12:35: Rodgers throws a completed pass to Lazard, who moves the ball to GB 23. 1st & 10.
11:50: Rodgers throws a completed pass to Adams, who loses yardage at GB 22. 2nd & 11.
11:10: Jones runs the ball to GB 25. 3rd & 8.
10:28: PACKERS TIMEOUT #1: GB 17, MIN 10
10:24: Rodgers gets sacked by Weatherly at GB 17. 4th & 16.
9:37: Scott punts the ball to Hughes, who calls for a fair catch at MIN 33. 1st & 10.

Minnesota Vikings Possession:
​9:32: Cousins throws a completed pass to Smith, who lost yardage at MIN 32. 2nd & 11.
9:06: Cousins throws a completed pass to  Abdullah, who is down at MIN 35. 3rd & 8.
8:27: Cousins gets sacked by Clark at MIN 28. 4th & 14.
7:40: B. Colquitt punts the ball to Ervin, who moves the ball to GB 25. 1st & 10.

Green Bay Packers Possession:
​7:36: Jones runs the ball to GB 27. 2nd & 8.
6:47: Rodgers throws a completed pass to Adams, who  is down at GB 44. 1st & 10.
6:24: INJURY TIMEOUT: Anthony Barr being looked at for possible cramp. 
5:51: TOUCHDOWN: Jones scores on 56-yard TD run. Crosby missed PAT. GB 23, MIN 10

Minnesota Vikings Possession:
5:51: Crosby kicks the ball to Vikings Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on MIN 25. 1st & 10.
5:45: Cousins throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
5:43: Cousins throws a completed pass to Johnson, who is down at MIN 31. 3rd & 4.
5:16: Cousins throws a completed pass to Abdullah, who moves the ball to MIN 41. 1st & 10.
4:54: Cousins throws a completed pass to Abdullah, who moves the ball to GB 49. 1st & 10.
4:32: Cousins got Smithed at MIN 47. 2nd & 14.
4:08: PENALTY: Holding called against Vikings. Ball on MIN 37. 2nd & 24.
4:07: PACKERS TIMEOUT #2: GB 23, MIN 10
4:02: Cousins throws a completed pass to Abdullah, who is down at MIN 37. 3rd & 24.
3:41: Cousins throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 24.
3:34: B. Colquitt punts the ball to Ervin, who calls for a fair catch at GB 23. 1st & 10.

Green Bay Packers Possession:
3:30: Jones runs the ball to GB 26. 2nd & 7.
3:28: VIKINGS TIMEOUT #2: GB 23, MIN 10
3:25: Jones runs the ball for no gain. 3rd & 7.
3:25: VIKINGS FINAL TIMEOUT: GB 23, MIN 10
3:22: Jones runs the ball to GB 31. 4th & 2.
2:31: Scott punts the ball to Hughes. PENALTY: Holding called against Packers. Ball on MIN 42. 1st & 10.

Minnesota Vikings Possession:
2:24: Cousins to Abdullah to MIN 46. 2nd & 6.
2:06: Cousins throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 6.
2:00: Cousins gets sacked by Z. Smith at MIN 40. 4th & 12.
2:00 WARNING: GB 23, MIN 10
2:00: PACKERS FINAL TIMEOUT: GB 23, MIN 10
1:50: Cousins throws an incomplete pass. Turnover on Downs. 1st & 10.

Green Bay Packers Possession:
1:48: Rodgers takes a knee. 2nd Down.
1:05: Rodgers takes a knee. 3rd Down.
:37: Rodgers takes a knee to end the game and clinch the 2019 NFC North Championship.
:00: The Game is over.

Final:
GB 23, MIN 10
GB: (12-3)
MIN: (10-5)
Packers win 2019 NFC North Championship.

Final Leaders:
Passing: Rodgers (GB) 26/40, 216 yards, 0 TD, INT
Rushing: Jones (GB) 23 carries, 154 yards
Receiving: Adams (GB) 13 receptions, 116 yards

Final Thoughts:
Vikings couldn't take advantage of the 3 Packer turnovers. They only mustered 10 points. In the 2nd Half, it was too much Za'Darius Smith and Aaron Jones for the Vikings. 

With the win, Packers move to the #2 seed. They need to defeat the Lions and the 49ers to lose to Seahawks, Next Sunday. While the Vikings will host Bears, also on Sunday.

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