How will absences of Micah Parsons, Josh Jacobs affect Vikings-Packers Week 1 matchup?
About this episode
The episode discusses the impact of player absences on the Vikings-Packers season opener.
The Minnesota Vikings host the Green Bay Packers -- an NFC North rival -- for their season-opener. With the Packers currently without star players in edge rusher Micah Parsons and running back Josh Jacobs, how could the matchup look different from last year's two meetings? Minnesota Star Tribune reporter Emily Leiker is joined by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Tom Silverstein for an inside look at the Vikings' Week 1 opponent.
People in this episode
Host: Emily Leiker
Guest: Tom Silverstein
Topics covered
- Vikings
- Packers
- NFL
- season opener
- player absences
- NFC North rivalry
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Minnesota Star Tribune, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Places: Minnesota, Green Bay
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