NFL 100 Series: Top 10 Vikings Moments Against Packers Led By Favre’s Sweep

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7. Green’s 1st win as head coach is in overtime at Lambeau Field in 1992 (14 points)


Welcome to the Vikings, Dennis Green. Your first game as head coach is Week 1 at Lambeau Field.


No problem, how about a 23-20 overtime win in sloppy and rainy conditions?


That was the scenario Green conquered in his first game at the helm in Minnesota, a win that sparked an eventual 11-5 season and NFC Central title.


It was a game that featured seven total fumbles but ended a little more than seven minutes into overtime as Fuad Reveiz booted a 25-yard field goal.


Minnesota racked up 425 yards of offense and were hurt by 10 penalties, but Green’s crew came through against Packers Head Coach Mike Holmgren, who was also making his NFL head coaching debut.


8. Vikings snap 5-game losing skid vs. GB with 28-27 win in 2008 (10 points)


Vikings fans were antsy for a win over Green Bay after Minnesota had dropped five straight contests to their rival, including a 24-19 road loss in Week 1 of the 2008 season.


The Vikings were consistent, scoring a touchdown in each of the first three quarters, but found themselves down 27-21 with just over two minutes remaining.


Peterson powered the Vikings to the lead with a 29-yard touchdown run, which capped off an impressive 30-carry, 192-yard performance.


The Vikings still had to hold their breath as Mason Crosby’s 52-yard field goal sailed wide right with 28 seconds left.


The win was Vikings Head Coach Brad Childress’ first against Green Bay, while then-Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy suffered his first loss against Minnesota.


9. NFL’s No. 1 defense shuts out Packers at Lambeau Field in 2017 (5 points)


The Vikings have shut out the Packers twice in 117 total meetings between the two teams.


The first occurrence came in 1971 in a gritty 3-0 Vikings win in Minneapolis. The second came courtesy of the league’s best defense in 2017, a unit that ranked first in the NFL in both points (15.8) and yards (275.9) allowed per game.


Harrison Smith led the way with two interceptions in the 16-0 win in a game that was just 10 degrees at kickoff.


While the first (and only) shutout at Lambeau Field might normally be higher on the list, our crew put it lower on the list due to the fact Rodgers did not play.
 
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