Minnesota Vikings @ Green Bay Packers Monday Night Football Pick

Minnesota Vikings @ Green Bay Packers Monday Night Football Pick: It’s a lot of points, and last time these two went head to head, it was a heck of a lot closer than people expected. Aaron Rodgers can’t be perfect for an entire season, and since I just traded him in my fantasy league, I’m lifting the curse of greatness from Aaron’s shoulder pads! You are free Aaron, have a stinker if you feel so inclined!

No, but on a non-fantasy/real football note –this guy is playing as good as anyone I’ve ever seen. Tom Brady, when he’s on fire, is as good as it gets, but Aaron doesn’t have anybody to look up at. His team can’t run it, he is responsible for some of the most difficult throws in the game, and his completion percentage is ridiculous despite all that. The Packers are well coached and they game play awesomely.

But still, I like the Vikings. You know Minnesota thinks they can win and ruin the Packers undefeated start to the season. They were close last time and Ponder gets better and better the more time he plays. Harvin is healthy and explosive and Peterson looks to attack a defense that has given up a lot of yards, a lot of big plays.

I think Minnesota uses a powerful rushing attack to stick close to Green Bay. The Packers don’t have that same counter punch with the rushing attack, so no early lead is a sure thing. I like the points, that’s what I’ll take.

Minnesota Vikings (+14) @ Green Bay Packers