I'm going to take a position right now on this game at this pick type price. If Aaron Rodgers doesn't play than we've hit the jackpot. The Packers can't come close to beating the Vikings without Rodgers.

But even if Rodgers plays, he won't be 100 percent. The Vikings are the superior team in all areas except quarterback and their offensive line versus the Packers defense line. Minnesota's offensive line, though, could get a huge boost this week as center Pat Elfein has a chance to play.

Minnesota has a monster defensive edge. A hobbled Rodgers is going to be a marked man as Green Bay's guards won't be able to open up any running holes. The Packers have one talented runner, Aaron Jones, and he's still suspended.

The Packers' secondary and linebackers, who are weak in pass coverage, are going to have problems with Adam Thielen, Stefon Diggs, Kyle Randolph and Dalvin Cook out of the backfield. Kirk Cousins certainly isn't Aaron Rodgers, but he's good and can get the ball into the hands of these playmakers.