Minnesota
Vikings
4-2
38
FINAL
24
Green Bay
Packers
1-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Minnesota Vikings topped the Green Bay Packers 38-24 in a crucial Week 16 matchup, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season comes to a close. With both teams fighting for playoff seeding, this victory gives the Vikings a vital boost heading into the final stretch of the season.
Kyler Murray was the star of the night for the Vikings, throwing for 331 yards and two touchdowns. His connection with Justin Jefferson was particularly lethal, as Jefferson racked up 187 receiving yards, showcasing his ability to stretch the field and create big plays. The Vikings' offense was efficient, consistently moving the ball and capitalizing on scoring opportunities.
Defensively, the Vikings made key plays when it mattered most, highlighted by Harrison Smith's interception that shifted momentum back to Minnesota. Byron Murphy Jr. led the defense with ten total tackles, ensuring the Packers struggled to find rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came midway through the second half when Murray connected with Jefferson for a long touchdown, effectively sealing the game and maintaining a comfortable lead.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 30 | 17 | 57% | 331 | 2 | 0 | 117.4 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 44 | 23 | 52% | 250 | 1 | 3 | 48.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 21 | 78 | 3.7 | 27 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 13 | 52 | 4.0 | 17 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Mark Fletcher Jr | HB | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 35 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 22 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 9 | 29 | 3.2 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Max Bredeson | FB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 5 | 187 | 37.4 | 139 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 8 | 96 | 12.0 | 15 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 8 | 80 | 10.0 | 14 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 8 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Isaiah Sategna III | WR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Jamari Johnson | TE | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 7 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 16 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dani Dennis-Sutton | REDG | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Koi Perich | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matayo Uigalelei | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suntarine Perkins | SAM | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris McClellan | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Elliss | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Smack | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 47 |
| Will Reichard | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 43 |

