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Packers Rest Starters, Wilson's Historic Rush Fails

1/5/2026

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Green Bay Packers rested starters in Week 18 against the Minnesota Vikings to secure the No. 7 seed in the NFC.
Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson lost 18 yards on a rushing attempt after running backward, marking the worst NFL carry in 31 years.
Wilson has 452 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 107 carries this season, including a showing against the Minnesota Vikings earlier in the season.

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Green Bay Packers rested starters in Week 18 against the Minnesota Vikings to secure the No. 7 seed in the NFC.
Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson lost 18 yards on a rushing attempt after running backward, marking the worst NFL carry in 31 years.
Wilson has 452 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 107 carries this season, including a showing against the Minnesota Vikings earlier in the season.