In the long NFL season, it's impossible to play every game at the same level. The Vikings ran into a buzzsaw last week. The Packers were desperate, coming off three straight losses and looking to do whatever they could to get their season back on track. It was do or die for them.
Green Bay played by far its best game of the season. The defense played its best game of the year. Eddie Lacy had his best game of the season. The pass rush showed up for the first time this season, getting the Packers' first sack since Week 6 and adding five more for good measure.