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KNOW THIS

If the Vikings and Packers are both 7-2 when they meet at TCF Bank Stadium in two weeks, it will be the most anticipated game in the rivalry in years — on par with the end of 2012, though not approaching 2009.

WATCH THIS

Xcel Energy Center figures to be teeming with Jets fans in what is becoming a good regional rivalry. If you don't want to brave the ruckus, you can watch safely from home. Jets at Wild, 7 p.m., FSN.

RANDOM FANDOM

"I wonder if someone from the Twins told Justin Morneau that the team was chasing Park when Morneau came to town last week sounding somewhat eager to play here again."

— snoebird commenting on startribune.com.

Weigh in on what you're thinking about to mrand@startribune.com

TWEETED

"One official at MLB GMs meetings compares Byung-Ho Park to #Astros Chris Carter. Think 25 homers and 175 strikeouts. #twins."

@jcrasnick