 catches a pass during warmups prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images.</p>
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<p>Each week, we offer a “snap reactions” piece detailing thoughts and analysis after the latest Minnesota Vikings game.</p>
<h4>12 Snap Reactions after Vikings at Packers</h4>
<p>This will be off-the-cuff, a wee bit random, and hopefully insightful.</p>
<p>The Vikings won on the road Sunday afternoon at the Green Bay Packers 31-29, continuing their blistering hot start that feels out of nowhere. Minnesota has now toppled the New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers, <a href=)
Houston Texans, and the Packers to start the season.
 looks to pass the ball against the Minnesota Vikings during their football game Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. © Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images.</p>
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<p><strong>1 </strong>— The immediate optimistic take? The Vikings encountered their first real brush with adversity — nearly melting down after a 28-0 lead — and implemented a survive-and-advance afternoon. The pessimistic take? Minnesota probably would’ve lost the game if the NFL had five quarters. </p>
<p><strong>2</strong> — Everything tunneled south when Jalen Nailor muffed the late 2nd Quarter punt. Of course, it would’ve been sweeter if the Vikings had mitigated that gaffe sooner, but playing on the road is tricky, especially against the foremost foe in the Packers. </p>
<p><strong>3</strong> — It was quite mind-boggling that the Green Bay trotted a visibly hobbled Jordan Love onto the field. Perhaps we’re so used to the Vikings slow-rolling injury recoveries that when a different team does not, it feels reckless. Love improved in the 2nd Half, but generally speaking, he seemed to play at about 70%. Dah well.</p>
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Dustin Baker is a political scientist who graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2007. Subscribe to his daily YouTube Channel, VikesNow. The show features guests, analysis, and opinion on all things related to the purple team, with 4-7 episodes per week. His MIN obsession dates back to 1996. Listed guilty pleasures: Peanut Butter Ice Cream, ‘The Sopranos,’ Basset Hounds, and The Doors (the band). He follows the NBA as closely as the NFL.
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