Minnesota
Vikings
1-5
27
FINAL
24
Green Bay
Packers
3-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 10 showdown, the Minnesota Vikings narrowly defeated the Green Bay Packers 27-24, solidifying their playoff ambitions. With both teams vying for a crucial win, this matchup had significant implications for the postseason picture, making every play count in a tightly contested battle.
Baker Mayfield led the charge for the Vikings, throwing for 266 yards and keeping the chains moving when it mattered most. His top target, George Pickens, contributed significantly with 79 receiving yards, showcasing his ability to make big plays downfield. On the other side, Taylen Green managed to throw one touchdown for the Packers, while Keaton Mitchell shined on the ground, racking up 104 rushing yards to keep Green Bay competitive.
Defensively, the Vikings faced pressure from Danielle Hunter, who recorded 1.5 sacks, but it was the overall discipline of Minnesota's defense that proved pivotal in this close contest. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Vikings' defense stifled a potential game-winning drive by the Packers, forcing a turnover on downs that allowed Minnesota to secure the victory. With this win, the Vikings continue to build momentum as they eye a spot in the playoffs.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 25 | 19 | 76% | 266 | 1 | 0 | 123.0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 38 | 19 | 50% | 192 | 1 | 0 | 73.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 15 | 104 | 6.9 | 63 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 14 | 85 | 6.1 | 43 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 11 | 42 | 3.8 | 22 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 33 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 5 | 13 | 2.6 | — | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Pickens | WR | 2 | 79 | 39.5 | 72 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 13 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 6 | 63 | 10.5 | 8 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 11 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 5 | 46 | 9.2 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 11 | 1 | 31 | 1 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 15 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danielle Hunter | LEDG | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Adams | WILL | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Richie Grant | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kiko Mauigoa | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamal Hill | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique Hampton | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Gibbens | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Szmyt | K | 3 | 3 | 1 | 52 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 38 |

