Packers at Vikings
Minnesota Vikings 28, Green Bay Packers 24 ยท ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐
Final Score
Packers 24 3 TD ยท 1 FG ยท 3 XP
Vikings 28 4 TD ยท 0 FG ยท 4 XPKyler Murray 260 yds passingJosh Jacobs 83 yds rushingJauan Jennings 112 yds receivingBlake Cashman 12 tkl defenseTotal yards 260 ยท 420Passing yards 157 ยท 260Rushing yards 103 ยท 160Completions 15/41 ยท 29/42Yards per carry 4.7 ยท 5.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat ยท 1d ago
In a thrilling season opener, the Minnesota Vikings narrowly defeated the Green Bay Packers with a final score of 28-24. Both teams entered the game with high hopes, but it was the Vikings who managed to secure the victory, setting the tone for their 2026 campaign.
Quarterback Kyler Murray was the standout performer for Minnesota, throwing for 260 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. His favorite target, Jauan Jennings, had an impressive outing with 112 receiving yards, making crucial catches that kept drives alive. Meanwhile, Josh Jacobs led the Packers' ground game with 83 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Vikings' offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Vikings made critical plays to influence the outcome, with Blake Cashman leading the way with 12 total tackles. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Minnesota's defense stifled a Packers drive, allowing them to hold off a late surge. While Keisean Nixon added an interception for Green Bay, it was Minnesota's overall defensive effort that ultimately sealed their victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | ||||||
| Sam DarnoldQB | 15/41 | 37% | 243 | 2 | 4 | 33.9 |
| Vikings | ||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 29/42 | 69% | 260 | 3 | 1 | 99.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | |||||||
| Josh JacobsHB | 17 | 83 | 4.9 | 16 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Kaleb JohnsonHB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | โ | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| MarShawn LloydHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | โ | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Christian WatsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 9 | 71 | 7.9 | 43 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 14 | 63 | 4.5 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jordan MasonHB | 8 | 22 | 2.8 | โ | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | โ | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jauan JenningsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | |||||||
| Christian WatsonWR | 2 | 61 | 30.5 | 46 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Matthew GoldenWR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 6 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Jonnu SmithTE | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Tucker KraftTE | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Jayden ReedWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Josh JacobsHB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kaleb JohnsonHB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Jauan JenningsWR | 5 | 112 | 22.4 | 59 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 10 | 71 | 7.1 | 12 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Josh OliverTE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jordan MasonHB | 2 | -4 | -2.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | |||||
| Keisean NixonCB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin CooperWILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-JusteCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon CisseCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van NessLEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinneySS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon BullardSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte WyattDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan WilliamsFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffieSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah ParsonsREDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon HargraveDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris McClellanDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty'Ron HopperWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barryn SorrellREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dani Dennis-SuttonREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ivan Pace JrMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal AdamsWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Levi Drake RodriguezDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique OrangeDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake GoldayWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles DemmingsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chaz ChamblissLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison SmithFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | |||
| Trey SmackK | 1/1 | 3 | 47 |
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |