Is Aaron Rodgers playing tonight against Vikings? Packers QB's status for crunch NFC South tie revealed

Green Bay Packers v Miami Dolphins
Green Bay Packers vs. Miami Dolphins

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers suffered a minor knee injury vs. the Miami Dolphins last week that limited him in practice this week.

He missed practice a few times this week but is playing today vs. division rival, the Minnesota Vikings.

With playoff hopes on the line, the knee isn't expected to limit him in today's game, per Tom Pelissero.

Heading into today's game, the Packers lead the all-time series against the Vikings 64-57-3.

Rodgers and Green Bay Packers are looking to split the series between the Minnesota Vikings

Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings.
Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings.

The Green Bay Packers will host their divisional rival, the Minnesota Vikings, at home today.

During the season opener, the Vikings routed the Packers 23-7 in Minnesota on Sept. 11.

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In the victory, the Vikings limited Rodgers to 195 passing yards, no touchdowns and an interception.

They had success running the ball, totaling 111 yards and a touchdown while averaging 6.2 yards per carry.

Kirk Cousins went for 277 yards and two touchdowns while Dalvin Cook and Alexander Mattison rushed for 126 total yards.

At 12-3, the Vikings have already clinched the NFC North division and are looking to close the season out strong to host a playoff game.

The Packers, at 7-8, are on thin ice of being eliminated from the playoffs.

To clinch a wildcard spot, they must beat Minnesota and the Detroit Lions to finish the season 9-8 and then have one of the following two things happen:

The Washington Commanders (7-7-1) need to lose once or the New York Giants (8-6-1) need to lose twice.

The NFL is unpredictable and it will certainly come down to the last week to determine who's in and who's out for the playoffs.

Today's game is a must-win for Rodgers and the Packers, and it won't come easy against a division rival that holds a 12-3 record.

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