Packers at Vikings
Green Bay Packers 28, Minnesota Vikings 26 · 2020LG
Final Score
Packers 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XP
Vikings 26 0 TD · 2 FG · 2 XPJordan Love 324 yds passingAaron Jones 71 yds rushingTajae Sharpe 140 yds receivingJeff Gladney 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 428 · 238Passing yards 320 · 208Rushing yards 108 · 30Completions 17/28 · 0/0Yards per carry 4.9 · 5.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 6d ago
In a thrilling season opener, the Green Bay Packers narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings 28-26, kicking off the 2026 season with a dramatic win. Both teams showcased their talents, but it was the Packers who emerged victorious, setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting year.
Quarterback Jordan Love was the star of the show for Green Bay, racking up 324 passing yards and throwing three touchdown passes. His performance was crucial, particularly in the fourth quarter, where he connected with key receivers to maintain the lead. Meanwhile, Aaron Jones added a solid ground game with 71 rushing yards, helping to balance the Packers' offensive attack.
Defensively, Green Bay's Jaire Alexander made a pivotal interception that shifted momentum in the second half, while Preston Smith contributed with a sack, putting pressure on the Vikings' offense. Although the Vikings fought valiantly, led by Tajae Sharpe’s impressive 140 receiving yards, it was the Packers' timely defensive plays that ultimately sealed the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | ||||||
| Jordan LoveQB | 17/28 | 61% | 324 | 3 | 2 | 106.8 |
| Other | ||||||
| Kirk CousinsQB | 9/22 | 41% | 217 | 1 | 2 | 54.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | |||||||
| Aaron JonesHB | 14 | 71 | 5.1 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jordan LoveQB | 6 | 33 | 5.5 | — | 1 | 14 | 1 |
| Jamaal WilliamsHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Davante AdamsWR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Dalvin CookHB | 6 | 30 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tajae SharpeWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | |||||||
| Aaron JonesHB | 4 | 96 | 24.0 | 46 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Davante AdamsWR | 3 | 78 | 26.0 | 14 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| David NjokuTE | 4 | 73 | 18.3 | 35 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Devin FunchessWR | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 6 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Marquez Valdes-ScantlingWR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Tajae SharpeWR | 4 | 140 | 35.0 | 56 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 7 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Dalvin CookHB | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 31 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Adam ThielenWR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | |||||
| Jaire AlexanderCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Darnell SavageFS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Preston SmithDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adrian AmosSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant DelpitFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kamal MartinMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avonte MaddoxCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny ClarkDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty SummersMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Za'Darius SmithREDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Vikings | |||||
| Jeff GladneyCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony HarrisFS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Mike HughesCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| James LynchDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles JackWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Holton HillCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric KendricksMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison SmithSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Josh MetellusFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dontari PoeDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. WonnumREDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Danielle HunterLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | |||
| Graham GanoK | 0/1 | 4 | 0 |
| JK ScottP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||
| Dan BaileyK | 2/2 | 2 | 47 |