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Panthers playoff picture: Week 16 games to watch

By Brandon Scott

CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 07: Fans of the Carolina Panthers cheer on their team against the Denver Broncos while watching Super Bowl 50 on February 7, 2016 at Rooftop 210 in the EpiCentre area of uptown Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 07: Fans of the Carolina Panthers cheer on their team against the Denver Broncos while watching Super Bowl 50 on February 7, 2016 at Rooftop 210 in the EpiCentre area of uptown Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images) /
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Green Bay Packers v Minnesota Vikings
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – OCTOBER 15: Anthony Barr #55 of the Minnesota Vikings hits quarterback Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers during the first quarter of the game on October 15, 2017 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) /

Minnesota Vikings (11-3) at Green Bay Packers (7-7), 8:30pm*

For Carolina to finish as the second seed in the NFC they need the Vikings to drop at least one more game in addition to some other factors. Being eliminated from playoff contention the Packers shut down quarterback Aaron Rodgers but backup Brett Hundley now has more experience.

He played a majority of the game against Minnesota in game one, entering a scoreless game in the first quarter. The Vikings won 23-10 but Hundley threw three interceptions, two resulted in 10 points for Minnesota on ensuing possessions.

While no precipitation is forecast, temperatures may barely reach double digits as weather could play a factor. A surprise win for Green Bay would benefit Carolina.

*Saturday, December 23

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