Packers Hope To Carry Over Red-Zone Improvement

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Last Sunday in Cleveland, Green Bay's offense posted touchdowns on two of its three trips inside the 20, matching a season-high percentage in that area, but Minnesota's defense will present the greatest red-zone challenge yet this season.

The Vikings enter Sunday's contest ranked No. 17 in overall defense, down from their No. 6 ranking in '08, but bring the top-ranked red-zone defense in the NFL to Lambeau Field. Minnesota is allowing opponents an average of just 3.28 points when they get inside the 20, giving up five touchdowns and eight field goals in 18 red-zone possessions for a total of 59 points.

"They are just playing soundly down there," offensive coordinator Joe Philbin said. "They've got a good mix of defenses. They don't give you the same thing every time. They've been able to get a little bit of pressure on the quarterback sometimes. They're just really played good, sound football in that area."

The Vikings' ability to get to the quarterback is ..

Source: Packers.com
 

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