GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Despite three months of football between the Packers' first meeting with the Vikings and the second, the result was nearly identical. Green Bay started slowly, had a late-game surge, and came up short in Minneapolis, losing 27-25 in Week 17. Green Bay Nation’s Ryan Wood and Marques Eversoll joined Lauren Helmbrecht to break down the Packers' three-point first half followed by a late-game push, and what separates the Green and Gold from the likes of the Lions and Vikings. For the latest on the Green Bay Packers: Next, the GBN squad discussed the breaking news of the day - cornerback Jaire Alexander is "likely out" for the remainder of the year, according to his head coach. How missing the veteran will impact Green Bay's playoff run, and what the Packers week 18 matchup against the Bears means for the team. Local 5’s Cam Ezeir went into the locker room with In the Zone to speak with players and the head coach about the concept of resting players ahead of the postseason, especially after a tough loss. Then, the Green Bay Nation crew posed the question: to rest, or not to rest? Catch up on the latest from Local 5's Locker Room show For Challenge or No Challenge, presented by Bayside Machine Corporation, Lauren made some predictions about the Bears game, including the Packers' sack attack and turnover margin. Ryan and Marques had a chance to throw the flag like Matt LaFleur. Finally, the Green Bay Nation got Green and Bold and picked their Week 18 winners.