An instant analysis of the Packers' Week 18 loss: Vikings fullback C.J. Ham plunged into the end zone for a 1-yard touchdown, extending the lead to 13-0 in the second quarter. The Packers backups on offense were not eclipsing 13 points on this day, so the Vikings delivered the dagger early.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy's rocky first season appears to have ended early. The 22-year-old McCarthy is questionable to return against the Green Bay Packers in Week 18 after taking himself out of the contest with a right hand injury.

Receiver Dontayvion Wicks (concussion) is doubtful after not practicing this week. The Packers also ruled out receiver Savion Williams (foot/illness), guards Donovan Jennings (throat) and John Williams (back/physically unable to perform), and linebacker Nick Niemann (pectoral/injured reserve).

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