Vikings vs Packers live stream puts these division rivals on the field in Lambeau with Minnesota shorthanded. Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is out as he is placed on the NFL's COVID protocol. Sean Mannion makes the start under center in Cousins place for this NFL live stream.

The Vikings (7-8) playoff chances have shrunk by the week and their road to the playoffs doesn't get any easier this week as they face not only a divisional opponent but also the best team in the NFL.

Minnesota occupied the last seven playoff spots in the NFC until Week 16, but last week's loss to the Rams and the Eagles' win over the Giants moved Philly into the No. 7 seed, eliminating the Vikings from playoff contention for now. If the Vikings are to get the wins they need to get back into playoff contention, they need to protect the football. That has been easier said than done in recent weeks.

Tonight's starting quarterback, Sean Mannion, was a third round pick by the Rams in 2015. He has made just two starts in his career, going 0-2 in that span, and has yet to throw his first touchdown pass in the NFL.

The Packers (12-3) may be the team the Vikings are catching at the worst possible time, given Minnesota's recent turnover concerns. Green Bay is coming off a four-pick game against the Browns and has forced a total of nine turnovers in their last four games. They now lead the NFL with 16 takeaways.

Aaron Rodgers continues to show his "Aaron Rodgers" ways, throwing 33 touchdowns and only 4 interceptions, the highest ratio in the NFL. Especially in the last five weeks, he has thrown 16 touchdown passes and zero interceptions. His last pick was in Week 10 against the Seahawks.

The Packers are 13-point favorites against the Vikings. Over/under is 42.

Vikings vs. Packers Inactives:

Vikings Kyle Slaughter (QB), Wayne Gallman (RB), Wyatt Davis (G), Tashawn Bower (DE), Cam Dantzler (CB), Michael Pierce (DT)

Packers David Bakhtiari (LT), Billy Turner (RT), Sean Davis (S), Vernon Scott (S), Jack Heflin (DL)

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Exclusive Tom's Guide Discount: In the US, Vikings vs Packers live streams are available on most cable packages and two of our favorite streaming services fuboTV and Sling TV The game will be broadcast on NBC, which is available on most cable packages and two of our favorite streaming services fuboTV and Sling TV.

The game will begin tonight, Sunday (January 2) at 8.20 pm ET / 5.20 pm PT.

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NFL Sunday Ticket: This game is not included in the NFL Sunday Ticket, as there are no night games being broadcast this week. For more information, check out our guide on how to get NFL Sunday Ticket without DirecTV.

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The Vikings vs Packers live stream starts at 1.20am GMT Monday morning.

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