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NFL Football Betting Preview - Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers

Rookie Adrian Peterson leads the Vikings into Green Bay in Week 10 of the NFL season. (AP Images)

 

The Minnesota Vikings (3-5) have covered five straight trips to Lambeau Field, but they won't be surprising anyone with their rookie running back. A week after Adrian Peterson broke the NFL single-game rushing mark, he faces a surprising Green Bay defense that has backstopped the Pack to a 7-1 record.

The Vikings defeated San Diego 35-17 as a seven-point underdog in Week 9. Peterson rushed for an NFL record 296 yards and three touchdowns on 30 carries for Minnesota. Peterson had 112 yards on just 12 carries in a 23-16 loss to Green Bay on Sept. 30.

"Adrian gives you that swagger," Minnesota coach Brad Childress said. "It gives you a swagger when you can beat people up and win, no matter how you are doing it."

Brooks Bollinger completed 7-of-10 passes for 95 yards with a touchdown last week for the Vikings. Either Tarvaris Jackson, who suffered a concussion in the same game, or Bollinger will get the start at quarterback for Minnesota.

The Packers upset Kansas City 33-22 as a 2.5-point underdog in Week 9. Greg Jennings caught three passes for 85 yards and two touchdowns for Green Bay, while Brett Favre completed 24-of-34 passes for 360 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in the win.

"We're excited about Greg Jennings, and I think you can see why, just in the last couple weeks," Packers coach Mike McCarthy said. "When he's healthy, he has the ability to move the chains with the underneath completions ... But he also has the deep speed to go deep."

Oddsmakers currently have the Packers listed as 6-point favorites versus the Vikings, while the game's total is sitting at 40.5.

NFL Football Betting Preview - Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers