Vikings vs. Packers: Score and Twitter Reaction from 2016 Regular Season

If Saturday was any indication, Aaron Rodgers is the last player that teams will want to see if the Green Bay Packers (9-6) are able to punch a ticket to the postseason.  

In his team’s 38-25 win over the Minnesota Vikings (7-8) at Lambeau Field, Rodgers shredded the Vikings’ heralded secondary to the tune of 347 yards and four touchdowns on 28-of-38 passing. He also scampered for a six-yard score shortly before halftime to put the Vikings in an insurmountable 15-point hole, via the NFL on Twitter: 

PUT ‘EM ON SKATES, @AARONRODGERS12! #GoPackGo https://t.co/Ua7UqHsgf8

— NFL (@NFL) December 24, 2016

Jordy Nelson operated as Rodgers’ primary target all day long. He picked apart Minnesota’s man and zone coverages with precise route running, strong hands and some nifty moves after the catch.

Nelson finished with nine catches for 154 yards and two scores—giving him 15 total on the season. According to NFL Research, Nelson is one of seven receivers to haul in at least 13 receiving touchdowns in three separate seasons. 

During Nelson’s breakout performance, ESPN.com’s Dan Graziano joked about the Vikings’ inability to cover the 31-year-old: 

I do not think the Minnesota Vikings can see Jordy Nelson. I think he is invisible to them somehow.

— Dan Graziano (@DanGrazianoESPN) December 24, 2016

In addition to feeding Nelson at high rates, Rodgers also got his other targets involved on a day when he was locked in and channeling that familiar swagger he’s become known for over the years. 

Darts from Rodgers were flying all over Lambeau, and his prettiest throw of the day came when he hit Davante Adams (four catches, 44 yards) with a …

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