Minnesota
Vikings
2-3
33
FINAL
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Green Bay
Packers
2-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the Minnesota Vikings blanked the Green Bay Packers 33-0 in Week 6 of the 2027 season, reinforcing their position as a formidable contender in the league. With playoff implications on the horizon, the Vikings showcased their strength on both sides of the ball, leaving the Packers struggling to find their rhythm throughout the game.
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy led the charge, throwing for 184 yards and two touchdowns, while DaQuan Ogletree provided a reliable target with 60 receiving yards. On the ground, the Vikings complemented their passing attack effectively, though the game was largely determined by their aerial assault and a stifling defense that kept the Packers from scoring.
Defensively, the Vikings were relentless, with Andrew Van Ginkel contributing a key sack and Josh Metellus making a significant impact with two interceptions. The turning point came early in the second quarter when Metellus's first interception led to a quick touchdown, shifting the momentum heavily in favor of Minnesota. The Packers, despite a strong rushing effort from Donovan Lee, were unable to capitalize, leaving them shut out in a game that highlighted the Vikings' defensive prowess.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 20 | 14 | 70% | 184 | 2 | 0 | 132.0 |
| Jordan Stewart | QB | 31 | 13 | 42% | 138 | 0 | 4 | 15.9 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| DaQuan Ogletree | WR | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Lee | HB | 7 | 127 | 18.1 | 19 | 0 | 57 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 20 | 103 | 5.2 | 26 | 2 | 17 | 1 |
| Emanuel Wilson | HB | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Zavier Scott | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Childers | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DaQuan Ogletree | WR | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 5 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Savion Williams | WR | 1 | 51 | 51.0 | — | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 13 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jordan Childers | TE | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 30 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Donovan Lee | HB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 21 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 5 | 18 | 3.6 | 22 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 19 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | — | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Zavier Scott | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 22 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Emanuel Wilson | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Josh Whyle | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javon Bullard | FS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| James Pierre | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dani Dennis-Sutton | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kei'Trel Clark | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boog Smith | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Simpson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty'Ron Hopper | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nicholas Shields | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 43 |
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

