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GREEN BAY https://www.thepackersfanshop.com/Jamaal-Williams-Jersey , Wis. — Packers coach Matt LaFleur remembers vividly how challenging it was facing Mike Zimmer’s defense.Zimmer’s defensive unit held LaFleur’s offense to a single touchdown when the two squared off nearly two years ago in Minnesota. Zimmer was 10 games into what would eventually be a 13-3 season with an appearance in the NFC championship game for him in his fourth season as Vikings head coach. LaFleur was enjoying his first and only season as offensive coordinator for the Rams, who would finish 11-5 and lose in the wild-card round.The two will square off again Sunday when LaFleur and the Packers welcome Zimmer’s Vikings to Lambeau Field.More Packers coverage from FOX Sports WisconsinBucks’ Wes Matthews loves Wisconsin, is a Vikings fanPreview: Packers look to slow Vikings’ revitalized run gameTop Tweets: Yelich thanks fans for support after season-ending injuryAmos sparks rebuilt Packers defense in debutPackers to be tested again by familiar foe in Zimmer, Vikings“It certainly is going to be a good task for our offense and a good measuring stick to see where we’re at, see how much we can improve from last week,” LaFleur said Monday.LaFleur’s offense managed just one touchdown in a 10-3 win last week against Chicago, which boasts one of the top defenses in the league. The 10 points tied for the fewest Green Bay has scored against the Bears since Rodgers became the starting quarterback in 2008. LaFleur said he anticipates another tough chess match when he sees Zimmer on the opposite sideline on Sunday.“He stresses you,” LaFleur said. “He presents a lot of similar looks, and they do a lot of different things off of those looks. Then you combine that with the talent they have Dean Lowry Jersey , and again on all three levels of that defense, they’ve got Pro Bowlers everywhere.”LaFleur, play-caller and head coach Sean McVay, quarterback Jared Goff and the Rams’ offense opened the game on Nov. 18, 2017, in Minnesota with a nine-play, 70-yard drive. The drive was capped by a 6-yard rushing touchdown by Todd Gurley. Los Angeles never scored again.LaFleur and the Rams ended with 179 yards on their final nine drives and lost 24-7.The Vikings hired Zimmer in January 2014 after allowing the second-most yards and the most points in the NFL during the 2013 season. Zimmer had spent the previous five seasons as the Bengals defensive coordinator. Zimmer directed Cincinnati to a top-10 finish in yards and points allowed in four of his five seasons.Minnesota’s defense, led by linebacker Anthony Barr, started the season by getting four sacks and forcing three turnovers in a 28-12 win over the Falcons.A challenge LaFleur will face on Sunday that he didn’t have to worry about against Zimmer’s Vikings two seasons ago was Dalvin Cook.7<button class="view-gallery">View Gallery</button> Gallery:Upon Further Review: Packers at BearsAP | Copyright The Associated Press. All rights reserved.The third-year running back missed 12 games as a rookie in 2017 with a torn ACL and five more games last season with a hamstring issue. But Cook was ready for the opener Sunday Kentrell Brice Color Rush Jersey , carrying the ball 21 times for 111 yards and two touchdowns.Cook, who earned his third 100-yard outing in his 16th game, gives a new dimension to the Vikings’ offense, an offense that is all too familiar to LaFleur.“When you’re watching the tape and you’re watching Minnesota’s offense, you can see a lot of similar concepts,” he said. “… There’s a lot of similarities between what they do and some of the stuff that we do.”What the Vikings did well against the Falcons and also two years ago was run the ball. Latavius Murray led Minnesota with 95 yards and two scores on the ground against LaFleur and the Rams in 2017.LaFleur has emphasized since Day 1 of his tenure in Green Bay is the importance of establishing the run. The 47 rushing yards the Packers’ offense had last week won’t be enough against the Vikings and LaFleur knows it.“As an offense, everybody needs to be better,” he said. “And again, it starts with the coaches https://www.thepackersfanshop.com/Geronimo-Allison-Jersey , myself and the offensive coaches.” The Packers need some of last year’s draft picks to make a second year leap." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesAcme Packing Company homepageHorizontal - WhiteAcme Packing Companya Green Bay Packers communityFollow Acme Packing Company online:Follow Acme Packing Company on TwitterFollow Acme Packing Company on FacebookFollow Acme Packing Company on InstagramLog in or sign upLog InSign UpSite searchSearchSearchAcme Packing Company main menuFanpostsFanshotsSectionsPackersOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections The APC PodcastPackers Film RoomFantasy Football AdviceCDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Cheese Curds, 5/8: Packers’ young players must take a step forwardTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailWisconsin-USA TODAY NETWORKThe old coaching maxim says “the best thing about freshman is they become sophomores.” The same is largely true about NFL players. The best thing about rookies is they’re eventually done being rookies.For several young Packers players, a year of seasoning could mean big things. Oren Burks and Josh Jackson both faced high expectations coming into their first season, and for various reasons both fell a bit short. But a year later, both could be ready to play more significant roles, hopefully with better results.On offense, J’Mon Moore is the most obvious example of a player who could benefit from a year of experience, but really, each of the Packers’ second-year receivers should reasonably be expected to be sharper in their second go-round. Receiver presents a steep learning curve Oren Burks Jersey , and a year of learning could represent a significant improvement.Given the construction of the Packers’ roster, a jump from the younger end of the roster could be a key benefit headed into 2019.Second-year jumps from Josh Jackson, Oren Burks to play pivotal role in Packers’ defensive improvement | Packers WireJack Wepfer dives deep on how improvement from two young players mentioned above could affect the Packers’ defense.Packers rookie Elgton Jenkins deflects attention like he does opposing pass rushers | Packers NewsHe’s yet a rookie, but Elgton Jenkins could provide a versatile option up front.Darnell Savage wants to learn it all | Packers.comNoted for his physical attributes and athleticism, Darnell Savage thinks of himself as an intellectual player. Heading into his first season, he wants to grow his knowledge of the game however he can.Davante Adams and then who? Questions remain about Packers WRs | ESPNAs our fearless leader writes, Geronimo Allison offers an answer to this question. But it’s fair to wonder who will play the biggest role this year behind Davante Adams.Lightning suddenly strikes during woman’s video | UPIIf you are even moderately afraid about the (highly unlikely) possibility of being struck by lightning, this is fairly close to a nightmare scenario.