Final2021 Week 17

Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI

Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers, Week 17 2021

Minnesota Vikings

Away

10

Green Bay Packers

HomeWon

37

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Vikings037010
Packers31710737

MIN 10GB 37 Final

  • Passing leader

    Aaron Rodgers

    GB · QB

    20.3PPR pts

    29/38, 288 YDS, 2 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Davante Adams

    GB · WR

    30.6PPR pts

    11 REC, 136 YDS, 1 TD

  • Vikings leader

    K.J. Osborn

    MIN · WR

    14.0PPR pts

    3 REC, 50 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Preston Smith

    GB

    1 SACK, 4 TKL

Packers 37, Vikings 10: Green Bay leads from start to finish

Green Bay led 20–3 at halftime after a 17-point second quarter and outscored Minnesota 17–7 after the break to win 37–10. The Packers finished with a 481–206 edge in total offense and averaged 6.5 yards per play.

The Vikings went 2-for-12 on third down, while the Packers kept the ball for 38:33 and 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

  • +2.5 yards/play GB 6.5 · MIN 4.0
  • +275 total yards GB 481 · MIN 206
  • +37% third-down rate GB 54% · MIN 17%

Game Highlights

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Why the Packers Won

Green Bay won the efficiency, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Vikings vs Packers
VikingsStatPackers
4.0Yards per play6.5
206Total yards481
17%Third-down conversion54%
Other team stats
52Plays74
0Turnovers0
21:27Time of possession38:33

Scoring Summary

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

Scoring plays, Vikings vs Packers
TimeTeamPlayMINGB
1st quarter
11:48GBMason Crosby 35-yard FG Takes lead03
2nd quarter
9:11GBMason Crosby 36-yard FG Extends lead06
4:11GBAaron Rodgers → Allen Lazard, 20-yard TD Extends leadMason Crosby XP013
1:05GBAaron Rodgers → Davante Adams, 11-yard TD Extends leadMason Crosby XP020
0:00MINGreg Joseph 51-yard FG320
3rd quarter
9:28GBAJ Dillon 4-yard TD run Extends leadMason Crosby XP327
3:22GBMason Crosby 37-yard FG Extends lead330
0:00MINSean Mannion → K.J. Osborn, 14-yard TDGreg Joseph XP1030
4th quarter
8:41GBAJ Dillon 7-yard TD run Extends leadMason Crosby XP1037

Fantasy Points: Vikings vs Packers, Week 17 2021

Fantasy leaders

  1. Davante AdamsGBWR30.6 PTSWR4
  2. AJ DillonGBRB22.3 PTSRB7
  3. Aaron RodgersGBQB20.3 PTSQB8
  4. Allen LazardGBWR19.2 PTSWR14

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Aaron RodgersGBQB20.3QB829/3828820280114.8Start/Sit →
Sean MannionMINQB13.0QB1722/3618910214084.1
Jordan LoveGBQB1.7QB322/4190029063.5Start/Sit →
Kellen MondMINQB0.2QB352/3500———70.1

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Davante AdamsGBWR30.6WR4WR———14111361Start/Sit →
AJ DillonGBRB22.3RB7RB1463232200Start/Sit →
Allen LazardGBWR19.2WR14WR———66721
Aaron JonesGBRB15.6RB22RB876065300
K.J. OsbornMINWR14.0WR26WR———53501Start/Sit →
Justin JeffersonMINWR11.8WR35WR———116580Start/Sit →
Tyler ConklinMINTE9.7TE13TE———95470Start/Sit →
Alexander MattisonMINRB5.3RB44RB———54130
Dalvin CookMINRB4.3RB49RB91303300
Josiah DeguaraGBTE3.1TE35TE———32110
Tyler DavisGBTE2.9TE36TE———2290
Equanimeous St. BrownGBWR2.4WR95WR———21140
Juwann WinfreeGBWR2.2WR99WR———21120
Patrick TaylorGBRB1.8RB69RB6180————
Dede WestbrookMINWR1.4WR106WR———1140
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingGBWR1.3WR107WR———3130Start/Sit →
Dominique DafneyGBTE0.0—TE———1000

Fantasy Usage

Minnesota Vikings

Snap Share

  1. Justin JeffersonWR54 snaps100%
  2. K.J. OsbornWR51 snaps94%
  3. Tyler ConklinTE50 snaps93%
  4. Dede WestbrookWR38 snaps70%
  5. Dalvin CookRB29 snaps54%

Target Share34 targets

  1. Justin Jefferson32%, 11 targets
  2. Tyler Conklin26%, 9 targets
  3. Alexander Mattison15%, 5 targets
  4. K.J. Osborn15%, 5 targets
  5. Dalvin Cook9%, 3 targets
  6. Other3%, 1 targets

Carry Share11 carries

  1. Dalvin Cook82%, 9 carries
  2. Sean Mannion18%, 2 carries

Green Bay Packers

Snap Share

  1. Davante AdamsWR62 snaps83%
  2. Allen LazardWR56 snaps75%
  3. Marquez Valdes-ScantlingWR49 snaps65%
  4. AJ DillonRB39 snaps52%
  5. Tyler DavisTE32 snaps43%

Target Share42 targets

  1. Davante Adams33%, 14 targets
  2. Aaron Jones14%, 6 targets
  3. Allen Lazard14%, 6 targets
  4. Marquez Valdes-Scantling7%, 3 targets
  5. AJ Dillon7%, 3 targets
  6. Other24%, 10 targets

Carry Share32 carries

  1. AJ Dillon44%, 14 carries
  2. Aaron Jones25%, 8 carries
  3. Patrick Taylor19%, 6 carries
  4. Aaron Rodgers6%, 2 carries
  5. Jordan Love6%, 2 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Justin JeffersonMINWR54100%1132%0
K.J. OsbornMINWR5194%515%0
Tyler ConklinMINTE5093%926%0
Davante AdamsGBWR6283%1433%0
Allen LazardGBWR5675%614%0
Dede WestbrookMINWR3870%13%0
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingGBWR4965%37%0
Dalvin CookMINRB2954%39%9
AJ DillonGBRB3952%37%14
Tyler DavisGBTE3243%25%0
Aaron JonesGBRB3141%614%8
Josiah DeguaraGBTE3040%37%0
Alexander MattisonMINRB1935%515%0
Dominique DafneyGBTE1925%12%0
Ihmir Smith-MarsetteMINWR1324%00%0
Equanimeous St. BrownGBWR1824%25%0
Juwann WinfreeGBWR1419%25%0
Marcedes LewisGBTE1317%00%0
Patrick TaylorGBRB1216%00%6
Luke StockerMINTE36%00%0
Chris HerndonMINTE36%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+9.1Allen Lazard19.2 PTS vs 10.1 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−6.7Justin Jefferson11.8 PTS vs 18.5 xFP
  • Highest expected volume23.6 xFPDavante Adams30.6 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Davante AdamsGB · WR30.623.6+7.083%33% tgt—000%1433%
Justin JeffersonMIN · WR11.818.5−6.7100%30% tgt—000%1130%
Aaron RodgersGB · QB20.318.0+2.384%38 att—3826%00%
Sean MannionMIN · QB13.017.1−4.194%36 att—36218%00%
Aaron Jones Sr.GB · RB15.615.2+0.441%25% car—0825%614%
Tyler ConklinMIN · TE9.715.2−5.593%24% tgt—000%924%
AJ DillonGB · RB22.314.0+8.352%44% car—01444%37%
Dalvin CookMIN · RB4.310.8−6.554%82% car—0982%38%
Allen LazardGB · WR19.210.1+9.175%14% tgt—000%614%
Alexander MattisonMIN · RB5.38.4−3.135%14% tgt—000%514%
K.J. OsbornMIN · WR14.08.4+5.694%14% tgt—000%514%
Josiah DeguaraGB · TE3.15.1−2.040%7% tgt—000%37%
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingGB · WR1.35.1−3.865%7% tgt—000%37%
Patrick Taylor Jr.GB · RB1.83.9−2.116%19% car—0619%00%
C.J. HamMIN · RB1.13.4−2.3—5% tgt—000%25%
Equanimeous St. BrownGB · WR2.43.4−1.024%5% tgt—000%25%
Juwann WinfreeGB · WR2.23.4−1.219%5% tgt—000%25%
Tyler DavisGB · —2.93.4−0.543%5% tgt—000%25%
Jordan LoveGB · QB1.73.0−1.316%4 att—426%00%
Dede WestbrookMIN · WR1.41.7−0.370%3% tgt—000%13%
Dominique DafneyGB · TE0.01.7−1.725%2% tgt—000%12%
Garrett BradburyMIN · —3.11.7+1.4—3% tgt—000%13%
Kellen MondMIN · QB0.21.3−1.16%3 att—300%00%

Team totals: Vikings 37 targets and 11 carries; Packers 42 targets and 32 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

Sean Mannion

MIN · QB · 13.0 pts on 17.1 expected

22 of 36 passing for 189 yards, 1 touchdown; 2 carries for 14 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.1 expected.

Aaron Rodgers

GB · QB · 20.3 pts on 18.0 expected

29 of 38 passing for 288 yards, 2 touchdowns; 2 carries for 8 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.0 expected.

Start/Sit: Aaron Rodgers →

Justin Jefferson Unlucky

MIN · WR · 11.8 pts on 18.5 expected

11 targets (30% of the team's), 6 catches for 58 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 18.5 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Justin Jefferson →

Tyler Conklin Unlucky

MIN · TE · 9.7 pts on 15.2 expected

9 targets (24% of the team's), 5 catches for 47 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Tyler Conklin →

Davante Adams Ran hot

GB · WR · 30.6 pts on 23.6 expected

14 targets (33% of the team's), 11 catches for 136 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 23.6 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Davante Adams →

Aaron Jones Sr.

GB · RB · 15.6 pts on 15.2 expected

6 targets (14% of the team's), 5 catches for 30 yards; 8 carries (25% of the team's) for 76 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.2 expected.

AJ Dillon Ran hot

GB · RB · 22.3 pts on 14.0 expected

3 targets (7% of the team's), 2 catches for 20 yards; 14 carries (44% of the team's) for 63 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 14.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: AJ Dillon →

Dalvin Cook Volume, no payoff

MIN · RB · 4.3 pts on 10.8 expected

3 targets (8% of the team's), 3 catches for 0 yards; 9 carries (82% of the team's) for 13 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.8 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Minnesota Vikings

  • Stock up: K.J. Osborn played 94% of the snaps, up from a 66% season average.
  • Stock up: Dede Westbrook played 70% of the snaps, up from a 18% season average.
  • Stock down: Dalvin Cook played 54% of the snaps, down from a 73% season average.

Green Bay Packers

  • Stock up: AJ Dillon led the backfield with 52% of the snaps after trailing Aaron Jones Sr. before this game.
  • Stock up: Tyler Davis played 43% of the snaps, up from a 11% season average.
  • Stock down: Aaron Jones Sr. lost the backfield lead: 41% of the snaps to AJ Dillon's 52%.

Fantasy Matchups

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

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Vikings defense and Packers defense
Points allowed toVikings DPackers D
QBs18.518.3
RBs24.520.8
WRs40.533.4
TEs10.413.2

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

How the Game Swung

Green Bay opened at 82% win probability and passed 98% before halftime on the way to the win.

Packers win probability

Packers win probability by game minutePackers started at 82%, stood at 99% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 9 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +5Crosby 35-yd FG82% → 87%Q1 11:48
  2. +6Crosby 36-yd FG85% → 90%Q2 9:11
  3. +7Rodgers → Lazard, 20-yd TD90% → 98%Q2 4:11
  4. +2Rodgers → Adams, 11-yd TD98% → >99%Q2 1:05

Swing in Packers win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Vikings vs Packers
Minnesota VikingsMeasureGreen Bay Packers
52Plays74
79%Pass rate57%
4.4Yds / dropback7.3
2.5Yds / carry5.4
2/12Third downs7/13

Efficiency edge Green Bay ran 22 more plays and gained 2.9 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • MIN Jefferson 30% · Conklin 24% · Mattison 14%
  • GB Adams 33% · Jones 14% · Lazard 14%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Vikings vs Packers
ResultMINGB
Touchdowns14
Field goals13
Punts62
Turnovers00
Turnovers on downs31
  • The Packers opened the scoring on their first possession, a 9-play, 58-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
  • The Packers drained the clock with two second-half drives of five to seven minutes.
All 22 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
GBQ1 15:009583:12Field goal
MINQ1 11:485192:42Downs
GBQ1 9:067424:31Downs
MINQ1 4:35371:45Punt
GBQ1 2:50382:15Punt
MINQ1 0:35362:06Punt
GBQ2 13:298614:18Field goal
MINQ2 9:113-41:39Punt
GBQ2 7:326663:21Touchdown
MINQ2 4:113-52:03Punt
GBQ2 2:086641:03Touchdown
MINQ2 1:059421:05Field goal
MINQ3 15:00321:41Punt
GBQ3 13:197373:51Touchdown
MINQ3 9:286262:18Downs
GBQ3 7:108323:48Field goal
MINQ3 3:228653:22Touchdown
GBQ4 15:0011706:19Touchdown
MINQ4 8:41351:23Punt
GBQ4 7:1811475:29Punt
MINQ4 1:497431:23Downs
GBQ4 0:261-10:26End of game
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.

Vikings vs Packers Head-to-Head

The Vikings and Packers 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
1–1Vikings won in 2004; Packers won in 2012
Largest Vikings win
42–71986
Largest Packers win
45–72011

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, Vikings vs Packers
VikingsStatPackers
8-9Record13-4
25.0Points per game26.5
362.8Yards per game365.6
5.7Yards per play5.8
25.1Points allowed per game21.8
383.6Yards allowed per game328.2

Vikings vs Packers Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
GB −12.5Packers covered by 14.5
Total
42.5Over: 47 points scored (by 4.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Packers27.537+9.5
Vikings15.010−5.0

The Packers beat their implied total and the Vikings fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.

Betting Trends

Last 2 meetings: Vikings 1–1 ATS, overs 2–0.

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

Minnesota Vikings

Against the spread
8–8
Over/under
10–6
ATS as favorite
3–4
ATS as underdog
5–4
ATS on the road
5–4

Green Bay Packers

Against the spread
12–4
Over/under
7–9
ATS as favorite
8–4
ATS as underdog
4–0
ATS at home
7–1

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

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Vikings vs Packers Fantasy Outlook for 2026

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2021 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Vikings vs Packers Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 Vikings vs Packers Week 17 game?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Minnesota Vikings 37–10 in Week 17 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI, on January 2, 2022. See the Packers' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of Vikings vs Packers?

The final score was Packers 37, Vikings 10. The Packers led 20–3 at halftime, and the second half went Vikings 7, Packers 17.

What happened in the Vikings vs Packers game?

Green Bay led 20–3 at halftime after a 17-point second quarter and outscored Minnesota 17–7 after the break to win 37–10. The Packers finished with a 481–206 edge in total offense and averaged 6.5 yards per play. Davante Adams led all players with 11 catches for 136 yards and a touchdown.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Vikings vs Packers?

Davante Adams led the game with 30.6 PPR fantasy points, the WR4 of Week 17, on 11 catches for 136 yards and a touchdown. AJ Dillon was next with 22.3 (RB7). See Davante Adams's 2021 game log.

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

Aaron Rodgers (GB) led all passers with 29 of 38 for 288 yards and 2 touchdowns. Aaron Jones (GB) led in rushing with 8 carries for 76 yards. Davante Adams (GB) led in receiving with 11 catches for 136 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Davante Adams score against the Vikings?

Davante Adams scored 30.6 points in PPR leagues, 25.1 in half-PPR and 19.6 in standard scoring against the Vikings in Week 17 of the 2021 season, on 11 catches for 136 yards and a touchdown. He drew 33% of his team's targets.

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

Allen Lazard outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 19.2 PPR points on 10.1 xFP (+9.1). Justin Jefferson fell furthest short, with 11.8 points on 18.5 xFP (−6.7). 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 Vikings vs Packers?

Davante Adams had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 23.6 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 30.6. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Packers beat the Vikings?

The Packers beat the Vikings 37–10 because they averaged 6.5 yards per play to 4.0 and outgained them 481–206.

What is the all-time Vikings vs Packers 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 Vikings and Packers last play before this game?

Before Week 17 of 2021, they last met in the 2021 season on November 21, 2021, when the Vikings beat the Packers 34–31.

Have the Vikings and Packers met in the playoffs?

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

What was the closing spread for Vikings vs Packers?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Packers −12.5, making the Green Bay Packers 12.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 42.5. That implied about 27.5 points for the Packers and 15.0 for the Vikings.

Did Vikings vs Packers go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 42.5, and the teams combined for 47 points, 4.5 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Vikings vs Packers?

The Packers covered by 14.5 against the closing line of Packers −12.5. The final margin was 27 points.