Packers at Vikings
Green Bay Packers 45, Minnesota Vikings 20 · Next Gen Dynasty
Final Score
Packers 45 5 TD · 1 FG · 6 XP
Vikings 20 2 TD · 2 FG · 2 XPJordan Love 248 yds passingKewan Lacy 116 yds rushingEvan Stewart 86 yds receivingBrandon Cisse 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 379 · 325Passing yards 248 · 243Rushing yards 131 · 82Completions 13/22 · 19/35Yards per carry 5.5 · 4.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 6d ago
In a commanding display, the Green Bay Packers triumphed over the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 45-20 in Week 3 of the 2027 season. This victory not only solidifies the Packers' strong start but also serves notice to the rest of the league as they continue to build momentum early in the campaign.
Quarterback Jordan Love led the charge for Green Bay, throwing for 248 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his precision and poise under pressure. Kewan Lacy added a stellar performance on the ground, rushing for 116 yards, while Evan Stewart was a reliable target in the passing game, racking up 86 receiving yards. Together, they formed a formidable offensive trio that kept the Vikings' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Packers maintained control, with Koi Perich contributing with four total tackles and Collin Oliver recording a sack that disrupted Minnesota's offensive rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Packers scored two quick touchdowns, effectively putting the game out of reach for the Vikings. With the defense applying consistent pressure and forcing the Vikings to play catch-up, Green Bay's balanced attack proved too much to handle.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Packers | ||||||
| Jordan LoveQB | 13/22 | 59% | 248 | 3 | 1 | 118.9 |
Vikings | ||||||
| Julian SayinQB | 17/35 | 49% | 243 | 2 | 1 | 78.6 |
| Jeremiah SmithWR | 2/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Packers | |||||||
| Kewan LacyHB | 20 | 116 | 5.8 | 35 | 2 | 31 | 0 |
| Kaleb JohnsonHB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Christian WatsonWR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| J.Michael SturdivantWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan StewartWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tucker KraftTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaydon BlueHB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Vikings | |||||||
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 14 | 48 | 3.4 | 22 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Julian SayinQB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Jordan MasonHB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jeremiah SmithWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh OliverTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Packers | |||||||
| Evan StewartWR | 4 | 86 | 21.5 | 5 | 1 | 30 | 1 |
| Tucker KraftTE | 2 | 57 | 28.5 | 22 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Christian WatsonWR | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | 1 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Savion WilliamsWR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 11 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| J.Michael SturdivantWR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Kewan LacyHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Vikings | |||||||
| Justin JeffersonWR | 3 | 77 | 25.7 | 22 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Jeremiah SmithWR | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 16 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 12 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Josh OliverTE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Packers | |||||
| Brandon CisseCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Koi PerichFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinneySS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Collin OliverREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris McClellanDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dani Dennis-SuttonREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Micah ParsonsREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Edgerrin CooperWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kitan OladapoSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trikweze BridgesCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Whit WeeksMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon HargraveDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon BullardFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Vikings | |||||
| James PierreCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jakobe ThomasSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo JacksonFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David StoneDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric WilsonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison SmithFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jake GoldayWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Packers | |||
| Trey SmackK | 1/1 | 6 | 34 |
Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 2/2 | 2 | 34 |
