Final2021 Week 11

U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN

Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings, Week 11 2021

Green Bay Packers

Away

31

Minnesota Vikings

HomeWon

34

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Packers3771431
Vikings9771134

GB 31MIN 34 Final

  • Passing leader

    Aaron Rodgers

    GB · QB

    33.5PPR pts

    23/33, 385 YDS, 4 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Justin Jefferson

    MIN · WR

    37.2PPR pts

    8 REC, 169 YDS, 2 TD

  • Packers leader

    Davante Adams

    GB · WR

    30.5PPR pts

    7 REC, 115 YDS, 2 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Preston Smith

    GB

    2 SACK, 6 TKL

Vikings 34, Packers 31: Minnesota holds off Green Bay

Minnesota led 16–10 at halftime and won 34–31, though Green Bay took the second half 21–18. Green Bay outgained the Vikings 467–408.

The Packers went 7-for-11 on third down, while the Vikings finished without a giveaway.

The two teams meet again in Week 10 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +5% third-down rate MIN 69% · GB 64%
  • +2:02 time of possession MIN 31:01 · GB 28:59

Game Highlights

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Why the Vikings Won

Minnesota won the third-down and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Packers vs Vikings
PackersStatVikings
64%Third-down conversion69%
28:59Time of possession31:01
Other team stats
467Total yards408
8.6Yards per play6.2
54Plays66
0Turnovers0

Scoring Summary

The Vikings scored four touchdowns and two field goals; the Packers scored four touchdowns and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Packers vs Vikings
TimeTeamPlayGBMIN
1st quarter
13:17GBMason Crosby 54-yard FG Takes lead30
9:14MINGreg Joseph 51-yard FG Ties game33
1:48MINDalvin Cook 1-yard TD run Takes lead39
2nd quarter
7:37MINKirk Cousins → Adam Thielen, 10-yard TD Extends leadGreg Joseph XP316
0:30GBAaron Rodgers → Josiah Deguara, 25-yard TDMason Crosby XP1016
3rd quarter
8:26MINKirk Cousins → Justin Jefferson, 9-yard TD Extends leadGreg Joseph XP1023
3:35GBAaron Rodgers → Davante Adams, 10-yard TDMason Crosby XP1723
4th quarter
7:49GBAaron Rodgers → Davante Adams, 18-yard TD Takes leadMason Crosby XP2423
2:17MINKirk Cousins → Justin Jefferson, 23-yard TD Takes leadDalvin Cook 2-pt run2431
2:08GBAaron Rodgers → Marquez Valdes-Scantling, 75-yard TD Ties gameMason Crosby XP3131
0:00MINGreg Joseph 29-yard FG Game winner3134

Fantasy Points: Packers vs Vikings, Week 11 2021

Fantasy leaders

  1. Justin JeffersonMINWR37.2 PTSWR1
  2. Aaron RodgersGBQB32.5 PTSQB2
  3. Davante AdamsGBWR30.5 PTSWR2
  4. Kirk CousinsMINQB24.2 PTSQB6

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Aaron RodgersGBQB32.5QB223/33385402210148.4Start/Sit →
Kirk CousinsMINQB24.2QB624/35341302-40128.4Start/Sit →
Jordan LoveGBQB-0.1—————1-10—Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Justin JeffersonMINWR37.2WR1WR1301081692Start/Sit →
Davante AdamsGBWR30.5WR2WR———871152Start/Sit →
Dalvin CookMINRB22.5RB6RB2286143290
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingGBWR22.3WR6WR———1041231Start/Sit →
Adam ThielenMINWR22.2WR7WR———108821
AJ DillonGBRB15.7RB12RB1153066440Start/Sit →
Josiah DeguaraGBTE11.7TE9TE———22371
Equanimeous St. BrownGBWR7.4WR51WR111022430
Tyler ConklinMINTE6.5TE23TE———33350Start/Sit →
K.J. OsbornMINWR2.9WR84WR———41190Start/Sit →
Randall CobbGBWR2.5WR87WR———21150
Dominique DafneyGBTE1.8TE46TE———1180
Patrick TaylorGBRB1.1RB65RB4110————
Dede WestbrookMINWR0.7WR107WR———2170
Alexander MattisonMINRB0.5RB69RB3501000

Fantasy Usage

Green Bay Packers

Snap Share

  1. Davante AdamsWR52 snaps88%
  2. Marquez Valdes-ScantlingWR48 snaps81%
  3. Randall CobbWR45 snaps76%
  4. AJ DillonRB44 snaps75%
  5. Josiah DeguaraTE27 snaps46%

Target Share31 targets

  1. Marquez Valdes-Scantling32%, 10 targets
  2. Davante Adams26%, 8 targets
  3. AJ Dillon19%, 6 targets
  4. Randall Cobb6%, 2 targets
  5. Equanimeous St. Brown6%, 2 targets
  6. Other10%, 3 targets

Carry Share19 carries

  1. AJ Dillon58%, 11 carries
  2. Patrick Taylor21%, 4 carries
  3. Aaron Rodgers11%, 2 carries
  4. Equanimeous St. Brown5%, 1 carries
  5. Jordan Love5%, 1 carries

Minnesota Vikings

Snap Share

  1. Adam ThielenWR66 snaps94%
  2. Justin JeffersonWR63 snaps90%
  3. Tyler ConklinTE56 snaps80%
  4. Dalvin CookRB53 snaps76%
  5. K.J. OsbornWR36 snaps51%

Target Share34 targets

  1. Adam Thielen29%, 10 targets
  2. Justin Jefferson29%, 10 targets
  3. Dalvin Cook12%, 4 targets
  4. K.J. Osborn12%, 4 targets
  5. Tyler Conklin9%, 3 targets
  6. Other9%, 3 targets

Carry Share28 carries

  1. Dalvin Cook79%, 22 carries
  2. Alexander Mattison11%, 3 carries
  3. Kirk Cousins7%, 2 carries
  4. Justin Jefferson4%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Adam ThielenMINWR6694%1029%0
Justin JeffersonMINWR6390%1029%1
Davante AdamsGBWR5288%826%0
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingGBWR4881%1032%0
Tyler ConklinMINTE5680%39%0
Randall CobbGBWR4576%26%0
Dalvin CookMINRB5376%412%22
AJ DillonGBRB4475%619%11
K.J. OsbornMINWR3651%412%0
Josiah DeguaraGBTE2746%26%0
Equanimeous St. BrownGBWR2136%26%1
Marcedes LewisGBTE1729%00%0
Dominique DafneyGBTE1627%13%0
Patrick TaylorGBRB1525%00%4
Luke StockerMINTE1420%00%0
Chris HerndonMINTE1420%00%0
Alexander MattisonMINRB1217%13%3
Dede WestbrookMINWR1116%26%0
Juwann WinfreeGBWR610%00%0
Tyler DavisGBTE35%00%0
Amari RodgersGBWR12%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+19.7Justin Jefferson37.2 PTS vs 17.5 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−3.8K.J. Osborn2.9 PTS vs 6.7 xFP
  • Highest expected volume20.9 xFPDalvin Cook22.5 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Dalvin CookMIN · RB22.520.9+1.676%76% car—02276%412%
Justin JeffersonMIN · WR37.217.5+19.790%29% tgt—013%1029%
AJ DillonGB · RB15.717.2−1.575%58% car—01158%619%
Adam ThielenMIN · WR22.216.8+5.494%29% tgt—000%1029%
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingGB · WR22.316.8+5.581%32% tgt—000%1032%
Kirk CousinsMIN · QB25.216.7+8.5100%35 att—3527%00%
Aaron RodgersGB · QB33.515.8+17.798%33 att—33211%00%
Davante AdamsGB · WR30.513.5+17.088%26% tgt—000%826%
K.J. OsbornMIN · WR2.96.7−3.851%12% tgt—000%412%
Tyler ConklinMIN · TE6.55.1+1.480%9% tgt—000%39%
Equanimeous St. BrownGB · WR7.44.0+3.436%6% tgt—015%26%
Alexander MattisonMIN · RB0.53.6−3.117%10% car—0310%13%
Dede WestbrookMIN · WR1.73.4−1.716%6% tgt—000%26%
Josiah DeguaraGB · TE11.73.4+8.346%6% tgt—000%26%
Randall CobbGB · WR2.53.4−0.976%6% tgt—000%26%
Patrick Taylor Jr.GB · RB1.12.6−1.525%21% car—0421%00%
Dominique DafneyGB · TE1.81.7+0.127%3% tgt—000%13%
C.J. HamMIN · RB0.00.6−0.6—3% car—013%00%
Jordan LoveGB · QB-0.10.6−0.72%0 att—015%00%

Team totals: Packers 31 targets and 19 carries; Vikings 34 targets and 29 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Aaron Rodgers Ran hot

GB · QB · 33.5 pts on 15.8 expected

23 of 33 passing for 385 yards, 4 touchdowns; 2 carries for 21 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Aaron Rodgers →

Kirk Cousins Ran hot

MIN · QB · 25.2 pts on 16.7 expected

24 of 35 passing for 341 yards, 3 touchdowns; 2 carries for -4 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 16.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Kirk Cousins →

AJ Dillon

GB · RB · 15.7 pts on 17.2 expected

6 targets (19% of the team's), 6 catches for 44 yards; 11 carries (58% of the team's) for 53 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.2 expected.

Start/Sit: AJ Dillon →

Marquez Valdes-Scantling Ran hot

GB · WR · 22.3 pts on 16.8 expected

10 targets (32% of the team's), 4 catches for 123 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 16.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Marquez Valdes-Scantling →

Dalvin Cook Strong role

MIN · RB · 22.5 pts on 20.9 expected

4 targets (12% of the team's), 3 catches for 29 yards; 22 carries (76% of the team's) for 86 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 20.9 expected.

Justin Jefferson Ran hot

MIN · WR · 37.2 pts on 17.5 expected

10 targets (29% of the team's), 8 catches for 169 yards and 2 touchdowns; 1 carry (3% of the team's) for 3 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 17.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Justin Jefferson →

Adam Thielen Ran hot

MIN · WR · 22.2 pts on 16.8 expected

10 targets (29% of the team's), 8 catches for 82 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 16.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Davante Adams Ran hot

GB · WR · 30.5 pts on 13.5 expected

8 targets (26% of the team's), 7 catches for 115 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Davante Adams →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Green Bay Packers

  • Stock up: AJ Dillon played 75% of the snaps, up from a 35% season average.
  • Stock up: Marquez Valdes-Scantling played 81% of the snaps, up from a 63% season average.
  • Stock up: Josiah Deguara played 46% of the snaps, up from a 24% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Packers defense and Vikings defense
Points allowed toPackers DVikings D
QBs18.318.5
RBs20.824.5
WRs33.440.5
TEs13.210.4

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Minnesota opened at 47% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.

Vikings win probability

Vikings win probability by game minuteVikings started at 47%, stood at 72% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 11 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +20Cook 1-yd TD run47% → 67%Q1 1:48
  2. −48Rodgers → Adams, 18-yd TD89% → 41%Q4 7:49
  3. +65Cousins → Jefferson, 23-yd TD35% → >99%Q4 2:17
  4. −50Rodgers → Valdes-Scantling, 75-yd TD>99% → 49%Q4 2:08
  5. +50Joseph 29-yd FG50% → >99%Q4 0:00

Swing in Vikings win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Packers vs Vikings
Green Bay PackersMeasureMinnesota Vikings
54Plays66
65%Pass rate56%
10.6Yds / dropback8.6
5.0Yds / carry3.1
7/11Third downs9/13

Efficiency edge Minnesota ran 12 more plays than Green Bay.

  • Top targets
  • GB Valdes-Scantling 32% · Adams 26% · Dillon 19%
  • MIN Thielen 29% · Jefferson 29% · Cook 12%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Packers vs Vikings
ResultGBMIN
Touchdowns44
Field goals12
Punts23
Turnovers00
Missed field goals10
  • The Packers opened the scoring on their first possession, a 5-play, 39-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
  • The Vikings scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives, then drained the clock with two second-half drives of five to seven minutes.
All 18 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
GBQ1 15:005391:43Field goal
MINQ1 13:177424:03Field goal
GBQ1 9:146194:06Punt
MINQ1 5:086843:20Touchdown
GBQ1 1:4812615:33Missed FG
MINQ2 11:157783:38Touchdown
GBQ2 7:37311:37Punt
MINQ2 6:00391:42Punt
GBQ2 4:189743:48Touchdown
MINQ2 0:30370:20Punt
GBQ2 0:101-10:10End of half
MINQ3 15:0014756:34Touchdown
GBQ3 8:267754:51Touchdown
MINQ3 3:358223:44Punt
GBQ4 14:5112947:02Touchdown
MINQ4 7:4912795:32Touchdown
GBQ4 2:171750:09Touchdown
MINQ4 2:088642:08Field goal
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Packers vs Vikings Head-to-Head

The Packers and Vikings first met in 1961 and have played 132 times since. They have been NFC North rivals since 1970.

All-time series
67–62–3Packers lead, 132 meetings since 1961
Postseason
1–1Packers won in 2012; Vikings won in 2004
Largest Packers win
45–72011
Largest Vikings win
42–71986

Since 2021

7–4 Vikings lead

11 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. V = Vikings win, P = Packers win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 10 Vikings at Packers Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Packers vs Vikings
PackersStatVikings
13-4Record8-9
26.5Points per game25.0
365.6Yards per game362.8
5.8Yards per play5.7
21.8Points allowed per game25.1
328.2Yards allowed per game383.6

Packers vs Vikings Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
GB −1Packers failed to cover by 4
Total
47Over: 65 points scored (by 18)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Packers24.031+7.0
Vikings23.034+11.0

Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Green Bay Packers

Against the spread
9–2
Over/under
3–8
ATS as favorite
6–2
ATS as underdog
3–0
ATS on the road
5–2

Minnesota Vikings

Against the spread
6–4
Over/under
5–5
ATS as favorite
1–3
ATS as underdog
5–1
ATS at home
2–3

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Packers vs Vikings Fantasy Outlook for 2026

One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 10 in Green Bay. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2021 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Packers vs Vikings Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 Packers vs Vikings Week 11 game?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 34–31 in Week 11 of the 2021 season. The game was played at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN, on November 21, 2021. See the Vikings' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of Packers vs Vikings?

The final score was Vikings 34, Packers 31. The Vikings led 16–10 at halftime, and the second half went Packers 21, Vikings 18.

What happened in the Packers vs Vikings game?

Minnesota led 16–10 at halftime and won 34–31, though Green Bay took the second half 21–18. Green Bay outgained the Vikings 467–408. Justin Jefferson led all players with 8 catches for 169 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus a carry for 3 rushing yards.

What was the game-winning score in Packers vs Vikings?

Greg Joseph's 29-yard field goal with 0:00 left in the fourth quarter gave the Vikings a 34–31 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Packers vs Vikings?

Justin Jefferson led the game with 37.2 PPR fantasy points, the WR1 of Week 11, on 8 catches for 169 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus a carry for 3 rushing yards. Aaron Rodgers was next with 32.5 (QB2). See Justin Jefferson's 2021 game log.

Who led Packers vs Vikings in passing, rushing and receiving?

Aaron Rodgers (GB) led all passers with 23 of 33 for 385 yards and 4 touchdowns. Dalvin Cook (MIN) led in rushing with 22 carries for 86 yards and a touchdown. Justin Jefferson (MIN) led in receiving with 8 catches for 169 yards and 2 touchdowns.

How many fantasy points did Justin Jefferson score against the Packers?

Justin Jefferson scored 37.2 points in PPR leagues, 33.2 in half-PPR and 29.2 in standard scoring against the Packers in Week 11 of the 2021 season, on 8 catches for 169 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus a carry for 3 rushing yards. He drew 29% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Packers vs Vikings?

Justin Jefferson outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 37.2 PPR points on 17.5 xFP (+19.7). K.J. Osborn fell furthest short, with 2.9 points on 6.7 xFP (−3.8). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Packers vs Vikings?

Dalvin Cook had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 20.9 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 22.5. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

What is the all-time Packers vs Vikings record?

The Packers lead the all-time series 67–62–3 across 132 meetings since 1961, including a 1–1 record in the postseason.

When did the Packers and Vikings last play before this game?

Before Week 11 of 2021, they last met in the 2020 season on November 1, 2020, when the Vikings beat the Packers 28–22.

Have the Packers and Vikings met in the playoffs?

Yes, 2 times, most recently in the 2012 playoffs. The Packers are 1–1 against the Vikings in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Packers vs Vikings?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Packers −1, making the Green Bay Packers 1-point favorites, with a closing total of 47. That implied about 24.0 points for the Packers and 23.0 for the Vikings.

Did Packers vs Vikings go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 47, and the teams combined for 65 points, 18 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Packers vs Vikings?

The Vikings covered as 1-point underdogs against the closing line of Packers −1. The final margin was 3 points.