Green Bay
Packers
1-0
20
FINAL
34
Minnesota
Vikings
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Minnesota Vikings topped the Green Bay Packers 34-20 in a pivotal Week 2 matchup of the 2027 season. With both teams looking to establish early momentum, the Vikings showcased their offensive firepower, solidifying their position as contenders in the conference.
Leading the charge for Minnesota was quarterback Kyler Murray, who threw for an impressive 369 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to make plays under pressure. Evan Stewart was a standout target, racking up 148 receiving yards, proving to be a constant threat to the Packers' defense. On the ground, Josh Jacobs kept the Green Bay defense honest with 66 rushing yards, but it was Murray's aerial assault that truly dictated the pace of the game.
Defensively, Caleb Banks made his presence felt with 1.5 sacks, helping to disrupt the Packers' offensive rhythm. The turning point came late in the second quarter when the Vikings intercepted a key pass, allowing them to capitalize with another touchdown before halftime. This momentum shift ultimately gave Minnesota the breathing room they needed to secure the victory, demonstrating their ability to perform in critical moments.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 27 | 18 | 67% | 369 | 4 | 0 | 149.3 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 28 | 14 | 50% | 237 | 2 | 0 | 102.8 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 29 | 20 | 69% | 217 | 2 | 1 | 99.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 16 | 66 | 4.1 | 18 | 1 | 21 | 1 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 15 | 54 | 3.6 | 25 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 13 | 35 | 2.7 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jack Westover | FB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Justice Haynes | HB | 7 | 19 | 2.7 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 6 | 9 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Evan Stewart | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wyatt Young | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Stewart | WR | 6 | 148 | 24.7 | 97 | 2 | 84 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 4 | 99 | 24.8 | 49 | 1 | 48 | 1 |
| Wyatt Young | WR | 5 | 79 | 15.8 | 45 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 29 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| DJ Vonnahme | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Banks | DT | 6 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Hampton | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dani Dennis-Sutton | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris McClellan | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Taylor | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy Dillard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade Woodaz | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Strong | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 35 |
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

