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AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant season opener, the Green Bay Packers blanked the Minnesota Vikings 21-0, setting a strong tone for the 2026 season. With both teams eager to establish themselves early, the Packers showcased their prowess on both sides of the ball, leaving the Vikings searching for answers.
Joe Milton led the charge for Green Bay, throwing for 161 yards and three touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to make key plays under pressure. D'Andre Swift also made his mark, contributing significantly with 52 receiving yards and adding a crucial element to the Packers' offensive strategy, despite being held to just 23 rushing yards.
On the defensive side, Green Bay's Myles Garrett was a game-changer, recording two sacks that disrupted Minnesota's offensive rhythm. The turning point came in the first half when Garrett's relentless pressure led to a crucial turnover, allowing the Packers to capitalize and extend their lead. With a solid defensive performance and a potent offense, Green Bay proved they are a force to be reckoned with this season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 16 | 10 | 63% | 161 | 3 | 1 | 109.6 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 22 | 7 | 32% | 101 | 0 | 0 | 47.7 |
| Marcus Mariota | QB | 4 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 11 | 23 | 2.1 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 2 | -7 | -3.5 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 61 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 21 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | — | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | — | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 4 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 7 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 15 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ifeatu Melifonwu | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Smith | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian Fulton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Mitchell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Jones | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalyx Hunt | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |

