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The Vikings-Packers rivalry is an NFL rivalry between two NFC North Teams, the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings. The rivalry began in 1961, when the Minnesota Vikings entered the league as an expansion team. The rivalry is known for being very close, both in the all-time series and in each game. It is also considered to be one of the most intense rivalries in the National Football League, due these close games, the fact that both teams have often fought for the NFC North title, and the fact that the two states in which these teams reside (Minnesota and Wisconsin) have a rivalry in many sports and leagues such as the MLB, NBA, and the Big Ten Conference. Events such as Randy Moss pretending to moon the Green Bay crowd in the only playoff game between these two teams, and former P

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  • The Vikings-Packers rivalry is an NFL rivalry between two NFC North Teams, the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings. The rivalry began in 1961, when the Minnesota Vikings entered the league as an expansion team. The rivalry is known for being very close, both in the all-time series and in each game. It is also considered to be one of the most intense rivalries in the National Football League, due these close games, the fact that both teams have often fought for the NFC North title, and the fact that the two states in which these teams reside (Minnesota and Wisconsin) have a rivalry in many sports and leagues such as the MLB, NBA, and the Big Ten Conference. Events such as Randy Moss pretending to moon the Green Bay crowd in the only playoff game between these two teams, and former P
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  • The Vikings-Packers rivalry is an NFL rivalry between two NFC North Teams, the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings. The rivalry began in 1961, when the Minnesota Vikings entered the league as an expansion team. The rivalry is known for being very close, both in the all-time series and in each game. It is also considered to be one of the most intense rivalries in the National Football League, due these close games, the fact that both teams have often fought for the NFC North title, and the fact that the two states in which these teams reside (Minnesota and Wisconsin) have a rivalry in many sports and leagues such as the MLB, NBA, and the Big Ten Conference. Events such as Randy Moss pretending to moon the Green Bay crowd in the only playoff game between these two teams, and former Packer great Brett Favre's move to the Vikings have created more resentment between these teams. Over the course of the rivalry, each team has had periods of success. The Vikings have played in the Super Bowl four times, winning none. The Packers have played in the Super Bowl five times, winning four times. The Twin Ports area is a major battleground for the rivalry. The Twin Ports consist of Duluth, Minnesota and Superior, Wisconsin - each side of the metro area has a majority of fans of the team that is in their state.
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