The NFL odds for this week’s matchup between NFC North rivals Minnesota and Green Bay may take a backseat to the hype surrounding Brett Favre, who is making his return to Lambeau field, but this time as a Viking, which may bring some heat from Packer fans.Vikings vs Packers odds – Sunday, November 1, 4:15 PM ET
The Vikings (6-1) finally lost last week, falling 27-17 at Pittsburgh behind a couple of turnovers that were returned for scores. Favre was 34-of-51 for 334 yards and a pick, while Adrian Peterson had 18 carries for 69 yards and a score for the Vikings, who also committed 11 penalties. Minnesota heads into this game with some injury worries, as cornerback Antonio Winfield (foot) missed last week’s game and will probably be out this week, along with receiver Bernard Berrian (hamstring) and linebacker E.J. Henderson (knee). With all these injuries, the Vikings’ status as online betting favorites may be in question.
The Packers (4-2) dominated Cleveland 31-3 on the road, and Aaron Rodgers went 15-of-20 for 246 yards and three touchdowns. Ryan Grant had a huge day on the ground, running for 148 yards and a score as the Packers racked up 460 yards. Defensively, the Packers allowed 139 yards against a terrible Cleveland offense, forcing a pair of turnovers. The Packers have won their last two by a score of 57-3, but it was against Detroit and the Browns. After losing to Minnesota in Week 4, this week will be a better test of where the Packers are.
NFL football betting has the Packers as a 3-point favorite at Lambeau, where the Vikings have lost their last three trips. All eyes in the NFL world will be on this game, and it’s hard to fathom how much Favre wants to win this game. That’s why we’re taking the Packers at home to avenge their Week 4 loss. Favre will go from game-manager to hero mode, and that plays into the Packers’ hands. Green Bay will have to do a better job in protecting Rodgers, who was sacked eight times in Minnesota, because Rodgers can destroy any defense with time.
NFL picks: Green Bay -3
