With Aaron Rodgers hurt, Vikings down Packers 23-10, claim share of NFC North lead
MINNEAPOLIS — With Aaron Rodgers sidelined by a broken collarbone, Case Keenum and the Minnesota Vikings took advantage of the short-handed Green Bay Packers, climbing into a tie atop the NFC North with a 23-10 victory Sunday.
Rodgers broke his right clavicle when Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr drove him into the turf on Green Bay’s second possession. The Packers said it’s possible the two-time NFL MVP will miss the rest of the season.
Rodgers returned after missing seven games with a broken collarbone in 2013, but that was to his non-throwing shoulder.
Much like Monday night against the Chicago Bears, when he replaced injured Sam Bradford, Keenum was more serviceable than spectacular. But a win is a win, regardless of how you get it. Keenum was 24 of 38 for 239 yards, with one touchdown and one interception.
Jerick McKinnon caught one TD and ran for another, and Kai Forbath kicked three field goals, one from 53 yards, for Minnesota.
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Brett Hundley, who replaced Rodgers, was 18 of 33 for 157 yards. He had one touchdown — to Davante Adams three plays after Clay Matthews picked off Keenum. But Hundley also threw three interceptions and could never find a rhythm.
All-pro safety Harrison Smith had one of those Hundley picks along with 1½ sacks.
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