The Green Bay Packers are preparing for the biggest game of their season on Monday Night Football in Week 16 against the Minnesota Vikings. It is a game that could decide the winner of the NFC North division. If the Packers win, they win the division, but if they lose, the Vikings could steal the division title at the last second.

Needless to say, the Packers would feel sick if they were unable to win this football game and it cost them the division. They are 11-3 entering this contest and defeated the Vikings in the first matchup between the two teams.

Matt LaFleur and Aaron Rodgers have had consistency issues offensively and the defense hasn't been much better. Minnesota is on a tear right now and are going to have the advantage of playing at home. This game isn't going to be easy for the Packers.

All of that being said, let's dive in and take a look at two major X-Factors that must step up for the Packers on Monday night.

Kevin King, Cornerback

One of the biggest keys for the Packers this week will be figuring out how to slow down Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen. In order to do that, Green Bay will need their cornerbacks to play at a high level.

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Kevin King has been an X-Factor almost all season long. He has been relatively healthy this season and they will need him at the top of his game this week. If he can come through with a big performance and help Jaire Alexander slow down the passing threats for the Vikings, the Packers are going to be in good shape.

The Entire Offensive Line

Next up, the Packers have to give Rodgers time to exploit the weaknesses in the Minnesota secondary. While the Vikings have a ton of talent in the defensive backfield, they have had quite a few issues this year. Xavier Rhodes hasn't played up to his level of talent and Rodgers should be able to come through with a big game if he has time.

In order for him to have that big performance, the Packers need their offensive line to give him time. They have been much better this season than they had been in recent years, but the Vikings are going to be doing everything they can to get to Rodgers. The line has to stay solid and keep Rodgers upright for Green Bay to seal the division with a big road victory.

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