Green Bay
Packers
0-0
39
FINAL
25
Minnesota
Vikings
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling season opener, the Green Bay Packers outlasted the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 39-25. Both teams entered Week 1 with high hopes, but it was the Packers who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess and solidifying their position early in the 2026 season.
Leading the charge for Green Bay was quarterback Jordan Love, who threw for 372 yards and two touchdowns, effectively commanding the field. Wide receiver Matthew Golden was a standout performer, racking up an impressive 204 receiving yards, making crucial catches throughout the game. Meanwhile, Minnesota's Aaron Jones Sr. contributed significantly on the ground with 108 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Packers' explosive offense.
Defensively, the Packers made their presence felt, particularly with Brandon Cisse's key interception that shifted momentum in their favor. The Vikings struggled to contain the Packers' aerial attack, and despite Isaiah Rodgers Sr.'s nine tackles, their defense couldn't match the offensive output from Green Bay. The turning point came in the second half when Love connected with Golden for a long touchdown, effectively sealing the game and setting the tone for what looks to be an exciting season ahead.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 24 | 16 | 67% | 372 | 2 | 0 | 137.4 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 37 | 18 | 49% | 185 | 1 | 1 | 61.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 12 | 108 | 9.0 | 57 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 14 | 70 | 5.0 | 35 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 11 | 57 | 5.2 | 14 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 9 | 28 | 3.1 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Josh Whyle | TE | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 26 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 7 | 27 | 3.9 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Price | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Golden | WR | 7 | 204 | 29.1 | 115 | 1 | 98 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 4 | 104 | 26.0 | 71 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 5 | 87 | 17.4 | 50 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 14 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Josh Whyle | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Max Bredeson | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | MIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jakobe Thomas | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barryn Sorrell | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamal Hadden | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 49 |
| Trey Smack | K | 3 | 3 | 4 | 49 |

