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The Packers-Vikings rivalry is an ongoing National Football League (NFL) series between the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings. Both teams compete in the NFC North division, creating a strong border-state tension that has existed since the Vikings entered the league in 1961. The matchups often carry significant implications for divisional standings and playoff qualifications.
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Why is Packers versus Vikings considered a border rivalry?
Wisconsin and Minnesota share a border, and their fan bases overlap throughout the Upper Midwest. The teams have also shared a division since Minnesota began NFL play in 1961.
Did Brett Favre play for both the Packers and Vikings?
Yes. Favre became a three-time NFL MVP with Green Bay, then joined Minnesota in 2009 after one season with the New York Jets.
What happened in the Packers-Vikings playoff game after the 2004 season?
Minnesota won the wild-card game at Lambeau Field in January 2005. Randy Moss punctuated the upset with his controversial celebration near the end zone.
Where do the Packers and Vikings play their home games?
Green Bay play outdoors at Lambeau Field in Wisconsin. Minnesota play indoors at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, which opened in 2016.
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