Vikings Thrilling Win Vs. Packers

Rodgers, however, countered late in the first half with a 25-yard touchdown pass on third-and-5. The Vikings have now allowed a whopping 59 points in the final two minutes of the first half this season.

Minnesota stopped 4-of-8 attempts on third downs in the first half, but the Vikings struggled in the second half.

The Packers converted on each on their three third-down chances in the second half, none bigger than an 18-yard touchdown pass by Rodgers on third-and-6 midway through the fourth quarter.

3. Packers penalties loom large

Minnesota cleaned up the penalties Sunday, getting flagged just three times for 25 total yards. That was a massive improvement on a 10-penalty, 118-yard disaster in Week 10 against the Chargers.

But the Packers weren’t so clean, and the Vikings benefitted from the sloppy play.

Moments after the defensive pass interference call Jefferson drew in the second quarter, the Vikings caught another break.

Cousins was picked off in the red zone, but he was hit in the helmet right after his throw, which went down as a personal foul on the Packers. Green Bay’s roughing-the-passer call gave the Vikings first-and-goal, with Cousins later finding Adam Thielen for a 10-yard touchdown pass.

The Packers were also called for 12 men on the field just before the 2-minute warning in the fourth quarter. That helped jump-start the Vikings final possession.

Green Bay was whistled for eight total calls that added up to 92 yards.