Breaking: Jaren Hall Dominates as Vikings' Week 17 Starter!

Rookie Jaren Hall to start as Vikings' QB against Packers on Sunday.

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Minnesota struggled with Josh Dobbs and Nick Mullens at QB.

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Star wide receiver Justin Jefferson praises Hall's potential.

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Vikings need to win both final games for playoff hopes.

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Dobbs went 2-2 as a starter, while Mullens struggled.

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Hall, a fifth-round pick, has college experience at BYU.

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Winner of Sunday's game gets a boost in playoff odds.

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