This is a 10* A$$A$$IN on the Minnesota Vikings.

Green Bay had a "brain fart" in Tampa Bay, but it moved to 5-1 after last week's 35-20 destruction of the Texans.

But with a game at San Francisco on Thursday, I think the Packers are going to let their guard down here.

Minnesota has had a terrible season, but it does have the advantage of coming out of a very timely bye week.

Now, don't get me wrong, the Vikings aren't even going to be playing in the playoffs unless a miracle happens, but I still do believe this team will fight hard here to try and start turning things around.

From a situational stand point, I love how this one sets up for the desperate Vikings.

A big bonus for Minnesota this week as well is the return of No. 1 RB Dalvin Cook.

Green Bay has already shown it can have lapses in performance this year, and note that Minnesota is still 4-1 ATS in its last five on the road.

Look for Kirk Cousins to have his best game of the year and while I'll stop short in calling for the outright upset, I like the VIKES to at the very least, keep this one close enough to cover.

Grab the points!

Good luck, NP