Green Bay
Packers
0-0
32
FINAL
69
Minnesota
Vikings
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Minnesota Vikings topped the Green Bay Packers 69-32 in their Week 1 matchup of the 2026 season. With both teams looking to make a statement early in the year, the Vikings showcased their offensive firepower, setting the tone for what could be an explosive season.
Daunte Culpepper led the charge for Minnesota, throwing for an impressive 301 yards and four touchdowns, effectively dismantling the Packers' defense. Meanwhile, Adrian Peterson added a strong ground game with 121 rushing yards, consistently finding openings to keep the chains moving. On the receiving end, Travis Kelce of Green Bay was a standout performer with 161 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to turn the tide in favor of the Packers.
Defensively, the Vikings were dominant, with Craig Woodson recording eight total tackles, solidifying the unit's effectiveness. John Randell made his presence felt with two sacks, while Jacob Parrish snagged two interceptions, providing crucial turnovers that shifted momentum. The game's turning point came early in the second half when Parrish's second interception set up another quick score for Minnesota, allowing them to pull away and secure a decisive victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daunte Culpepper | QB | 18 | 9 | 50% | 301 | 4 | 2 | 95.8 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 32 | 18 | 56% | 290 | 2 | 4 | 67.9 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 0 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Peterson | HB | 9 | 121 | 13.4 | 12 | 3 | 52 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 23 | 81 | 3.5 | 35 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Greg Dortch | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daunte Culpepper | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | TE | 8 | 161 | 20.1 | 60 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Adrian Peterson | HB | 2 | 157 | 78.5 | 74 | 2 | 98 | 0 |
| Michael Irvin | WR | 6 | 130 | 21.7 | 19 | 1 | 48 | 1 |
| Greg Dortch | WR | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 24 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 1 | 40 | 40.0 | — | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 5 | 30 | 6.0 | 34 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 18 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| John Randell | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyron Johnson | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Niemann | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Joshua Karty | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 42 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

