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AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Green Bay Packers kicked off the 2026 season with a decisive 33-14 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. This Week 1 matchup showcased the Packers' offensive prowess and set the tone for a promising campaign ahead. With both teams eager to make a statement, it was Green Bay that emerged victorious.
Malik Willis had a standout performance for the Packers, throwing for 328 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to command the game. Christian McCaffrey contributed significantly on the ground with 67 rushing yards, while the Packers' passing attack was complemented by key plays from their receiving corps. Despite the Vikings' efforts, it was Willis's precision that ultimately made the difference.
Defensively, the Packers were bolstered by Jevon Holland's two interceptions, which turned the tide in favor of Green Bay. The turning point came in the second quarter, when Holland picked off a pass that led to another scoring drive for the Packers, widening their lead. While DeMarcus Lawrence's 2.5 sacks for Minnesota highlighted their defensive effort, it wasn’t enough to contain the Packers’ explosive offense and secure a victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 21 | 18 | 86% | 328 | 4 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 15 | 7 | 47% | 267 | 2 | 2 | 93.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 6 | 67 | 11.2 | 13 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 4 | 11 | 2.8 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 2 | 152 | 76.0 | 65 | 1 | 78 | 1 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 7 | 146 | 20.9 | 117 | 0 | 55 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 3 | 90 | 30.0 | 23 | 2 | 72 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 3 | 86 | 28.7 | 13 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Brandin Cooks | WR | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 9 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | — | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | — | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jevon Holland | FS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Mustapha | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Floyd | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Scott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 25 |

