Hopefully rested and rejuvenated, the Green Bay Packers (8-2) enjoyed a bye in Week 11 of the NFL season. But they failed to make up ground on their chief nemesis.
The Minnesota Vikings rallied from a three-touchdown hole to win over Denver on Sunday, moving their record to 8-3 and well within striking distance of the Packers, who maintain first place in the NFC North by a half-game. With the Vikings entering their own bye this week, the Packers face a tall test against San Francisco on Sunday night to keep pace in the divisional standings, as well as in the conference.