Green Bay
Packers
0-0
39
FINAL
67
Minnesota
Vikings
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an explosive start to the 2026 season, the Minnesota Vikings topped the Green Bay Packers with a commanding 67-39 victory. Both teams were looking to establish momentum early, but it was the Vikings who made a definitive statement in Week 1, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive prowess.
Jordan Love of the Packers had a standout performance, throwing for 354 yards and five touchdowns, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Vikings’ relentless attack. Justin Jefferson was the star of the game, racking up 145 receiving yards and consistently finding space in the Packers' secondary. Meanwhile, Josh Jacobs struggled on the ground with just 33 rushing yards, highlighting Minnesota's effectiveness in limiting the Packers' run game.
Defensively, the Vikings made crucial plays that shifted the momentum in their favor, led by Andrew Van Ginkel's two sacks and Isaiah Bolden's two interceptions. The game’s turning point came when Bolden picked off a pass in the second quarter, setting up a quick touchdown that extended the Vikings' lead to a commanding margin. With their defense stepping up at key moments, Minnesota was able to maintain control and secure a decisive victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 35 | 10 | 29% | 354 | 5 | 5 | 69.2 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 29 | 20 | 69% | 328 | 4 | 2 | 117.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 8 | 33 | 4.1 | 14 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 6 | 17 | 2.8 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | 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 | 8 | 145 | 18.1 | 62 | 2 | 54 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 3 | 132 | 44.0 | 4 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 3 | 116 | 38.7 | 113 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 2 | 84 | 42.0 | 7 | 2 | 48 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 19 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 5 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 23 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 10 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 17 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Adams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Van Noy | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan Oladapo | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 64 |

