Thursday, January 05, 2023

Vikings at Packers Photos • January 1, 2023

We took a lot of photos at the Vikings-Packers game on Sunday, and here are the best of that selection. May we just say up front that beating that team by a huge margin was incredibly satisfying.

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Saturday morning (and any day before a home game), Packers Alumni are brought back for an autograph signing, Lambeau tours, and suite-level appearances on game day. This weekend, Packers Hall of Famer LB Tim Harris, as well as RB Vince Workman, were the guests.


Harris (left), and Workman greet fans and sign autographs.

Seen in the Packers Pro Shop on Saturday (above and below)sections of Lambeau Field railings for the deep-pocketed collector.


The view while passing the stadium on a Saturday afternoon walk.

Now it’s Sunday morning and this fine view greets fans.

Walking through the Lambeau Field concourse before the masses arrive.

This was taken in case you need a photo of the north end zone kicking netting for your collection.

This scene brought a chuckle.

The Minnesota team warming up before the game.

The Minnesota team warming up before the game.

WR Allen Lazard (#13) always warms up with a soccer ball.

WR Christian Watson (#9) returning to the tunnel after early warm-ups.

There are always way too many of these people when the Vikings come to town.

K Mason Crosby (#2) taking some early practice kicks.

Former Packer LB Za’Darius Smith, now with the enemy, back at Lambeau for the first time since his exit.

It was an almost balmy New Year’s Day in Green Bay, and most suites had the windows open.

QB Aaron Rodgers (#12) warming up in the south end of the field (as the Packers always do).

Vikings linemen warming up in the north end of the field.

Former Packers WR/TE Gary Knafelc, who died recently, was honored on the scoreboard before the game. Knafelc was also the Lambeau Field public address announcer for over 40 years.

The Packers come out for pre-game introductions. This week it was the defense who was introduced (the offense was introduced before the Rams game).

Packers players come down to the north end zone.

The coin toss at midfield.

Special teams huddle before the kickoff.

DL Kenny Clark (#97) gets an early hit on QB Kirk Cousins.

The Vikings punting to WR Randall Cobb (#18).

QB Aaron Jones (#12) hands off to RB Aaron Jones (#33).

The Packers’ offensive huddle.

QB Aaron Rodgers (#12) rolling out to the right.

Following the blocked punt, the Vikings found themselves at the Green Bay 1 yard line.

The goal line stand by the Packers’ defense.

The goal line stand by the Packers’ defense.

Scoreboard graphics to get the crowd loud on third downs.

K Mason Crosby (#2) kicks the extra point following the CB/KR Keisean Nixon kickoff return touchdown.

The Packers’ offense in the bench area.

Vikings’ RB Dalvin Cook (#4) hits a hole.

CB/KR Keisean Nixon (#25) didn’t run this one back for a score.

Timeout on the field. QB Aaron Rodgers (#12) is distracted by something on the scoreboard.

The anatomy of an RB Aaron Jones (#33) run — Part 1.

The anatomy of an RB Aaron Jones (#33) run — Part 2.

The anatomy of an RB Aaron Jones (#33) run — Part 3.

The anatomy of an RB Aaron Jones (#33) run — Part 4.

The anatomy of an RB Aaron Jones (#33) run — Part 5.

QB Aaron Rodgers (#12) pitches to RB AJ Dillon (#28).

The Rodgers sack/fumble, Part 1.

The Rodgers sack/fumblePart 2.

QB Kirk Cousins (#8) and the Vikings offense coming north.

QB Kirk Cousins (#8) and the Vikings offense coming north.

DL Jarran Reed (#90) gets his arms on Cousins.

DL Kenny Clark (#97) and DL Jarran Reed (#90) fight to get to Cousins.

QB Kirk Cousins (#8) gets away for a sizable scramble.

Coach Matt LaFleur has a friendly conversation with Line Judge Jeff Seeman (#45).

The Vikings get closer to the north end zone.

LB De’Vondre Campbell (#59) gets an arm on RB Dalvin Cook (#4).

Another run by Cook is contained by LB De’Vondre Campbell (#59) and S Innis Gaines (#38).

The CBS broadcast crew — play-by-play man Jim Nantz and analyst Tony Romo — in the booth.

The Packers Radio Network team of Wayne Larrivee and Larry McCarren at work. In the booth to the immediate right are CEO Mark Murphy and GM Brian Gutekunst in their booth.

Players watch the action on the sideline.

QB Aaron Rodgers (#12) appears to levitate as he searches for a receiver.

QB Aaron Rodgers (#12) throws a long one.

Coach Matt LaFleur has another meeting, this time with Referee Carl Cheffers (#51).

WR Allen Lazard (#13) after a defended incomplete pass.

Here comes the offense again.

“And that’s another Packers FIRST-DOWN!’

The Vikings appear to be looking for something.

QB Aaron Rodgers (#12) in the shotgun at our end.

LB Za’Darius Smith (#55) not enjoying his day in Green Bay.

QB Aaron Rodgers (#12) looking over the goal line situation.

Rookie S Tariq Carpenter (#24) makes a nice tackle.

Vikings RB Dalvin Cook (#4) going the other way.

You’d think people would know when to, and when to NOT to, make noise, but instructions are needed.

The defense celebrates S Adrian Amos’ (#31) interception.

RB Aaron Jones (#33) gaining some significant yardage.

RB Aaron Jones (#33) celebrates with the fans.

QB Aaron Rodgers (#12) working behind the capable blocking of G Jon Runyan (#76) and C Josh Myers (#71).

Not sure what is going on here, but Referee Carl Cheffers (#51) was caught by our camera in this pose.

Gathered around a stopped Viking are S Tariq Carpenter (#24), TE Tyler Davis (#84), LB Eric Wilson (#45) and CB Rasul Douglas (#29).

DL Jarran Reed (#90) is tended to after an injury of some kind.

Two photos (above and below) of CB Jaire Alexander’s (#23) evening with WR Justin Jefferson (#18).


DL Kenny Clark (#97) first causes QB Kirk Cousins’ fumble...

... and then recovers the fumble.

QB Aaron Rodgers (#12) scrambling and looking to throw.

WR Allen Lazard (#13) and TE Marcedes Lewis (#89) showing their blocking prowess.

QB Aaron Rodgers (#12) working behind center.

RB AJ Dillon (#28) gains a  few yards.

RB Aaron Jones (#33) also working on gaining a few yards.

Close-up view of QB Aaron Rodgers (#12) and RB AJ Dillon (#28).

RB AJ Dillon (#28) presented with a hole for positive yardage...

... before being confronted by S Harrison Smith.

The quarter expired, and Dillon went down to score on the other end.

Smoke after the touchdown fireworks in the stadium lights.

Post-touchdown celebratory flag waver.

This poor girl was at the game with her Vikings-fan boyfriend.

The disheartened Vikings’ bench area.

The crowd really enjoyed the butt-kicking they saw on Sunday afternoon/evening.

RB Patrick Taylor (#27) gets some time in the game.

Yes, folks, we don’t need to make noise when the Packers are on offense.

QB Aaron Rodgers (#12) runs for a score in the south end zone.

QB Aaron Rodgers (#12) runs for a score in the south end zone.

Sunday’s attendance total at Lambeau Field.

It seemed odd that RB Aaron Jones (#33) was fielding kickoffs late in the game.

To run out the clock in the fourth quarter, QB Jordan Love (#10) came into the game.

P Pat O'Donnell (#16) gets a punt off safely late in the game.

QB Jordan Love (#10) with the kneel-down to end the game.

QB Aaron Rodgers (#12) heads into the tunnel to the cheers of the crowd after doing a post-game interview on the field.

That’s all folks... a 41-17 victory over Minnesota!

Happy New Year to all of the Packerville, U.S.A. followers... may 2023 be a good year for everyone!