Key Highlights
- 7 seed in the NFC playoff field regardless of the result against the Vikings. Here are 11 young players to watch if the Packers rest a bunch of veteran players on Sunday:AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementOT Jordan Morgan: The 2024 first-rounder put together back-to-back encouraging performances at right tackle in place of Zach Tom over the last two weeks.
- Could Morgan get a chance to play left tackle against the Vikings, who have several disruptive edge rushers?
- With Rasheed Walker heading for free agency, Sunday in Minneapolis could be early 2026 preview at left tackle. LB Ty'Ron Hopper: The 2024 third-rounder has played only 59 snaps at linebacker during the regular season, so Sunday could be his first real opportunity to play a full game at the NFL level.
- He has flashed in limited action.
- Quay Walker is a looming free agent, so Hopper's development going into 2026 could be very important. WR Matthew Golden: Stuck in a crowded wide receiver room and while battling injuries during the second half, Golden has received only 37 total targets as a rookie.
