3 reasons why Packers will beat Vikings in Week 1

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 23: Running back Aaron Jones #33 of the Green Bay Packers rushes for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 23, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) /

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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – DECEMBER 23: Running back Aar on Jones #33 of the Green Bay Packers carries the ball against free safety Harr ison Smith #22 of the Minnesota Vikings during the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 23, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

3. Aaron Jones

Not only did Aaron Jones have a breakout 2019 campaign, but he also dominated the Vikings in their two matchups; running for 116 yards and one touchdown in Week 2 and 154 yards and two touchdowns in Week 16. Furthermore, his 5.87 yards per rushing attempt was his third-highest against any team in 2019.

It will be interesting to see how he fares this time around, as Minnesota will certainly zone in on stopping the Packers’ lead back. As one of only two proven playmakers on offense, the Vikings and other defenses will specifically gameplan to slow him down. Regardless, he’s talented enough to disrupt their defensive attack and he should be in line for another big game against the Packers’ division rival. Expect him to have an impact both on the ground and through the air.

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