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MINNEAPOLIS — Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell benched starting quarterback Jaren Hall at halftime of Sunday night's game against Green Bay with the Packers leading by 20 points and Minnesota's playoff hopes dwindling. Nick Mullens replaced Hall with the Vikings needing a victory to control its own postseason chances. Hall made his second career start but went 5 of 10 for 67 yards and two turnovers as Green Bay built a 23-3 lead. O'Connell turned to Mullens, making his third quarterback change in four weeks — all of them for reasons related to performance. The Vikings have used three quarterbacks since losing Kirk Cousins to a season-ending torn Achilles tendon.
