Green Bay
Packers
4-1
54
FINAL
21
Minnesota
Vikings
2-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive matchup, the Green Bay Packers cruised to a commanding 54-21 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 12 of the 2027 season. This win keeps the Packers in strong playoff contention while the Vikings face mounting pressure as the season winds down.
Leading the way for Green Bay's explosive offense was Josh Jacobs, who rushed for an impressive 143 yards, effectively grounding the Vikings' defense. Quarterback Jordan Love contributed significantly with two touchdown passes, while Kyler Murray of the Vikings threw for 298 yards, showcasing his aerial prowess despite the lopsided score. T.J. Hockenson stood out for Minnesota, racking up 164 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to shift the momentum.
Defensively, the Packers were relentless, with Keisean Nixon's three interceptions proving to be game-changing. His first pick came at a critical juncture, halting a Vikings drive that could have shifted the tides. Evan Williams also made his presence felt with five tackles, helping to stifle Minnesota’s attempts to mount a comeback, ultimately sealing the game for Green Bay.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 41 | 22 | 54% | 298 | 1 | 5 | 45.6 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 26 | 18 | 69% | 251 | 2 | 1 | 109.6 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 2 | 1 | 50% | 20 | 0 | 1 | 45.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 16 | 143 | 8.9 | 15 | 2 | 50 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 7 | 40 | 5.7 | 44 | 1 | 35 | 1 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | — | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Myles Price | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 10 | 164 | 16.4 | 130 | 0 | 86 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 5 | 98 | 19.6 | 30 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 6 | 70 | 11.7 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | — | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 1 | 45 | 45.0 | 39 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 21 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 5 | 35 | 7.0 | 37 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 18 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 25 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Pat Kern | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cory Farr | SAM | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van Ness | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris McClellan | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent Burris | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tavierre Thomas | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Trey Smack | K | 4 | 4 | 6 | 56 |

