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Cheese Curds, 12/28: Packers’ path to playoffs is clear, but it’s no cakewalk

The last time the Green Bay Packers played the Minnesota Vikings with both Jaire Alexander and Justin Jefferson on the field, the Packers’ corner got the best of Minnesota’s All-Pro receiver. Jefferson had just one catch on five targets last year on New Year’s Day, as the Packers dominated Minnesota 41-17.

This year’s week 17 matchup is similarly intriguing, though it has huge stakes for both of these 7-8 teams. The loser is essentially out of the playoff hunt, and the winner still needs a bit of help. But the highly-anticipated matchup of Alexander vs.