Vikings, Packers paired in virtual playoff elimination game

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Longtime rivals lock up fighting for a playoff spot and more when the Minnesota Vikings welcome the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night in Minneapolis.

Minnesota (7-8) and Green Bay (7-8) have endured up-and-down seasons and tumult at quarterback. The NFC North division title is out of reach afterthe Detroit Lions clinched it last week. Yet a wild-card playoff berth remains p