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Darnold completes 20-28 for 275 yards and three touchdowns as Vikings edge past Packers

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Ivan Pace Jr. - Hopeful for Week 5Head coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters Monday that the Vikings hope to have Pace (ankle) back for Week 5, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

ImpactO'Connell added that Pace was close to suiting up for the Vikings' Week 4 win over the Packers. The Cincinnati product's practice participation during the week will provide a better indication of his possible availability in Week 5. If he's still not past his ankle injury by the time of Sunday's contest, expect Brian Asamoah to play alongside Blake Cashman in Minnesota's inside linebacker corps.

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Quay Walker - Notches sack in lossWalker recorded eight total tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Sunday's 31-29 loss to the Vikings.

ImpactWalker was the Packers' leading tackler for the third time in four games, increasing his season total up to 31 tackles. He also notched his first full sack of the season, bringing down Sam Darnold in the third quarter of Sunday's loss. Walker is expected to remain the Packers' top inside linebacker and continue leading the team in tackles as the season progresses.

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Keisean Nixon - Logs another sack in lossNixon recorded seven total tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also forcing a fumble during Sunday's 31-29 loss to the Vikings.

ImpactNixon made a huge play in the fourth quarter to keep the Packers in Sunday's contest, logging a strip-sack on Sam Darnold that led to a two-play touchdown drive for Green Bay. However, Nixon struggled in coverage throughout Week 4's loss, giving up five receptions for 70 yards and one touchdown while being targeted six times. The South Carolina product is expected to remain Green Bay's top nickel corner as the team takes on the Rams in Week 5.

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Xavier McKinney - Interception streak continuesMcKinney recorded four tackles (two solo) and an interception in Sunday's 31-29 loss to the Vikings.

ImpactMcKinney continues showing why the Packers inked him to a lucrative long-term contract over the offseason, as he has now recorded an interception in all four games he has appeared in for Green Bay. McKinney is well on his way to surpassing the career-high five picks he recorded with the Giants back in 2021.

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Luke Musgrave - Makes most of opportunitiesMusgrave was targeted three times and had three receptions for 13 yards in Sunday's 31-29 loss to the Vikings.

ImpactMusgrave surpassed both the two receptions and nine yards he racked up over the first three weeks of the season, but his output and snap count (25) still paled in comparison to fellow tight end Tucker Kraft, who was on the field for 65 plays and racked up nine touches and a score. The Packers could utilize more two-tight-end formations if Christian Watson (ankle) misses time, but Musgrave remains well behind Kraft when it comes to fantasy value.

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Malik Heath - Hauls in two passesHeath was targeted twice and had two receptions for 12 yards in Sunday's 31-29 loss to the Vikings.

ImpactHeath stepped in after fellow wideout Christian Watson (ankle) left Sunday's contest and picked up both his first two targets and catches of the season. Watson could miss time with his injury, and if he does Heath and Bo Melton will both be candidates to play an expanded role behind the trio of Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks.

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Bo Melton - Brings in long receptionMelton was targeted three times and had one reception for 28 yards in Sunday's 31-29 loss to the Vikings.

ImpactMelton finally recorded a tally in the reception department after being shut out in that category over the first three weeks of the season. He was on the field for only 11 snaps in Week 4, but he could be more involved moving forward with fellow wideout Christian Watson potentially missing time after injuring his ankle Sunday. Even in that scenario, though, Melton will be no higher than the fourth option at his position behind Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks.

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