Missed field goals are a large reason the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings settled for a 29-29 tie Sunday at Lambeau Field. Vikings rookie kicker Daniel Carlson missed a game-winning, 35-yard attempt at the end of overtime, and a 49-yarder on Minnesota’s first possession of O-T. Packers kicker Mason Crosby pushed a 52-yard attempt left of the upright at the end of regulation. Minnesota rallied for 22 points in fourth quarter to force overtime. The Vikings final drive was kept alive by a questionable roughing the passer call on Green Bay linebacker Clay Matthews. Minnesota’s Eric Kendricks was flagged for a similar hit on Aaron Rodgers in the first half. Rodgers played in a knee brace and completed 30 of 42 passes for 285 yards and a touchdown to Davante Adams. Vikings QB Kirk Cousins racked up 425 yards passing with four T-D’s, including three in the fourth quarter. The Pack scored their first touchdown on a Geronimo Allison blocked punt that was recovered in the end zone by rookie defensive back Josh Jackson. Dispite essentially still playing on one leg, Coach Mike McCarthy said his QB played well.
Rodgers however is upset with his last two plays, where he fumbled an exchange, and took a sack to bring the Pack out of field goal range in OT.
He was very happy with the play of Geronimo Allison though.
Green Bay travels to the Washington Redskins next Sunday.
NFC North
San Francisco 49ers 30 – Detroit Lions 27
Chicago Bears Hosting Seattle Seahawks at 7:15 tonight