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Stefon Diggs scores in Vikings’ win.

Diggs was targeted a team-high eight times against the Packers, catching five passes for 60 yards and a touchdown (all team highs), along with a three-yard carry. The touchdown was on a crossing route deep in scoring territory, as Diggs gained control of the ball just in time before stepping out of bounds. Diggs should be a solid option against the Bears to close out the regular season next week.

12/23/17 - 11:40 PM ET

Jerick McKinnon gets eight touches versus Green Bay.

McKinnon mixed in the backfield behind Latavius Murray just as he has been for most of the season, and he again ran very well with his opportunity, picking up positive yardage. He had seven carries for 42 yards along with one reception (on two targets) for nine yards in the Week 16 victory. The combination of Murray and McKinnon is one of the most underrated in the NFL, and they’ll look to keep it going next week against the Bears. McKinnon is more of a fantasy option in PPR leagues than standard.

12/23/17 - 11:37 PM ET

Latavius Murray gets 22 touches in Week 16.

Murray worked as the lead ball-carrier for the Vikings again, carrying 21 times for 69 yards while adding one reception for six yards. Minnesota struggled to pickup running lanes for Murray on some plays, and Green Bay seemed determined to stop the run, but Murray ran better than the box score indicates. He’ll be a strong option in the last week of the regular season next weekend versus the Bears.

12/23/17 - 11:35 PM ET

Case Keenum plays mistake-free in win over the Packers.

The Vikings had their first shutout in 24 years in tonight’s victory, so Keenum and the offense weren’t asked to do much. But Keenum played well in a balanced offensive attack, going 14/25 for 139 yards and a touchdown. The score was on a nice red zone throw to the back of the end zone to Stefon Diggs, who just kept his feet in bounds. In a home game against the Bears in Week 17, Keenum will be in the QB1 conversation.

12/23/17 - 11:32 PM ET

Richard Rodgers (shoulder) is out against the Vikings.

Rodgers has been ruled out for the night and didn’t have any receptions before leaving the game. Lance Kendricks will have close to a full-time role with Rodgers down.

12/24/17 - 12:05 AM ET

Aaron Jones (knee) will not return to tonight’s game.

Jones was injured early in the game, and he’s just now been ruled out in the third quarter. Before leaving, Jones had three carries for 11 yards. Hopefully the injury isn’t too bad and we see Jones back on the field for Week 17.

12/23/17 - 10:30 PM ET

Jordy Nelson (shoulder) has been ruled out against the Vikings.

Unsurprisingly, Nelson’s day is done after suffering the shoulder injury at the end of the first half. Before leaving, Nelson, who had to contend with perhaps the league’s best cornerback in Xavier Rhodes, had three receptions for 11 yards. There’s a chance his season is over, but we’ll see if Nelson is able to get out there in Week 17 against the Lions.

12/23/17 - 10:22 PM ET