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Packers Crush Vikings 24-10 In NFC Playoffs

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Getty S 010513 John%20Kuhn%20TD?  SQUARESPACE CACHEVERSION=1357442776489Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images(GREEN BAY, WI) —  Fullback John Kuhn scored two touchdowns to lead the Green Bay Packers to a 24-10 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC wild-card round at Lambeau Field.

Aaron Rodgers threw for 274 yards and connected with Kuhn on a nine-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter.

Green Bay (12-5) protected the football and did not have a turnover all night. 

Minnesota (10-7) was without starting quarterback Christian Ponder, who had to miss the game with a bruised right elbow.

Backup Joe Webb got the start for the Vikings and completed 11 of 30 passes for 180 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.  He was also sacked three times in what was only his third NFL start.

Adrian Peterson rushed for 99 yards on 22 carries.

The Packers advance to play the San Francisco 49ers next week in the NFC divisional round.

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