January 6, 2013
The Green Bay Packers defeated the Minnesota Vikings 24-10 in their NFC wildcard playoff game Saturday night at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, ending the Vikings' hopes for a longer run in the playoffs.
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Green Bay, WI, United States — Vikings quarterback Joe Webb is tackled by inside linebacker Brad Jones #59 and defensive tackle Mike Neal #96 of the Green Bay Packers in the fourth quarter. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images) link to this photo
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Green Bay, WI, United States — Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is hit by outside linebacker Erik Walden #93 of the Green Bay Packers in the second half during the NFC Wild Card Playoff. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images) link to this photo
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Green Bay, WI, United States — Quarterback Joe Webb started for the Minnesota Vikings against the Packers at Lambeau Field on January 5, 2013 in Green Bay, Wis. Webb played because first-string quarterback Christian Ponder had an elbow injury which kept him out of the game. Webb was the first quarterback in 20 years to start a playoff game without starting any games during that regular season. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images) link to this photo
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Green Bay, WI, United States — Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder was on the sidelines, after being declared inactive for the game due to an injured elbow. (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) link to this photo
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Green Bay, WI, United States — Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is hit by Packers cornerback Tramon Williams in the first quarter. The Packers' defense held Peterson to 99 yards rushing, after gaining 199 and 210 in his first two games against Green Bay this season. (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) link to this photo
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Green Bay, WI, United States — Webb tries to push back Packers' nose tackle B.J. Raji to avoid a sack in the second quarter. Webb was sacked three times during the game, and finished 11 for 30 for 180 yards passing. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images) link to this photo
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Green Bay, WI, United States — Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier looks on from the sidelines at Lambeau Field. "We just couldn't make some things happen down the field that we needed to make happen," Frazier said after the game. (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) link to this photo
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Green Bay, WI, United States — A Minnesota Vikings fan and a Green Bay Packers fan watch the game at Lambeau Field. This was the third game in six weeks between the Packers and the Vikings, and second in six days. (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) link to this photo
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Green Bay, WI, United States — Fullback John Kuhn of the Green Bay Packers scores a touchdown on a three-yard run in the second quarter. Kuhn scored two TDs in the game. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images) link to this photo
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Green Bay, WI, United States — Packer quarterback Aaron Rodgers celebrates after Kuhn scores. Rodgers threw for 274 yards and one touchdown. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images) link to this photo
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Green Bay, WI, United States — Packers linebacker Clay Matthews recovers a fumble in front of Vikings quarterback Joe Webb in the second half of the game. The Vikings turned the ball over three times. (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) link to this photo
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Green Bay, WI, United States — Vikings strong safety Jamarca Sanford looks dejected in the third quarter of the game. The Vikings ended their season 10-7. (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) link to this photo
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Green Bay, WI, USA — Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers talks with Vikings running back Adrian Peterson after the game. Both players are mentioned as contenders for the NFL's Most Valuable Player award for this season. (Jeffrey Phelps/ASSOCIATED PRESS) link to this photo
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Green Bay, WI, USA — Webb hands off the ball to Adrian Peterson during the first half. (Jeffrey Phelps/ASSOCIATED PRESS) link to this photo
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