Green Bay offence can hurt the Vikings

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Minnesota’s high hopes for the campaign have been lowered almost weekly as a succession of key injuries have hit them.

The Vikings will be without rookie running back Dalvin Cook for the rest of the season and quarterback Sam Bradford is back in the treatment room after hobbling through an ineffective first-half display in their unconvincing win at Chicago last week.

Back-up Case Keenum has had his moments this year but the Vikings won’t be considered playoff hopefuls until they have a fit Bradford leading the offence again.

Green Bay have also had a tough time with injuries but have won four of their five games and elite quarterback Aaron Rodgers may have his first-choice offensive line back in action.

Running back Aaron Jones has done a fine job filling in for Ty Montgomery but Minnesota have a strong run defence and this game should be won by the Packers’ passing attack.

Recommendation
Green Bay -3
1pt 20-21 bet365

The lowdown
Venue US Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Surface Artificial
Weather Indoors
Vegas handicap Green Bay -3
Vegas points line 45.5

Team news
Green Bay
Safety Morgan Burnett (hamstring) and linebacker Joe Thomas (ankle) have been ruled out, while linebacker Ahmad Brooks (back) and cornerback Kevin King (concussion) are doubtful. Offensive tackles David Bakhtiari (hamstring) and Bryan Bulaga (ankle), cornerback Davon House (thigh) and running back Ty Montgomery (ribs) are rated questionable.

Minnesota
Quarterback Sam Bradford (knee) has been ruled out so Case Keenum will start. Wide receiver Stefon Diggs (groin) and guard Nick Easton (calf) are also missing. Safety Andrew Sendejo (groin) is rated questionable.

Key stat
Green Bay have won five of their last seven road games.

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