The Minnesota Vikings will start rookie Jaren Hall at quarterback in a must-win home game Sunday night against the Green Bay Packers, coach Kevin O'Connell announced Thursday. Hall will be making his second NFL start. His first, against the Atlanta Falcons on Nov. 5, was cut short in the first quarter when he suffered a concussion. The Vikings have started veteran Nick Mullens at quarterback the past two weeks, both losses, which dropped the Vikings to 7-8 on the season. Mullens threw six interceptions in his stwo starts. The Packers also are 7-8.
Jaren Hall | QB
Pickup
- Will start at quarterback in a must-win home game against the Green Bay Packers
- Making his second NFL start
- First start was cut short due to a concussion
Nick Mullens | QB
- Benched in favor of Jaren Hall
- Started the past two weeks, both resulting in losses
- Threw six interceptions in his two starts
Minnesota Vikings
- Starting rookie Jaren Hall at quarterback in a must-win home game against the Green Bay Packers
- Currently 7-8 on the season
Green Bay Packers
- Also 7-8 on the season