Final2022 Week 17

Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI

Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers, Week 17 2022

Minnesota Vikings

Away

17

Green Bay Packers

HomeWon

41

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Vikings3001417
Packers141301441

MIN 17GB 41 Final

  • Passing leader

    Kirk Cousins

    MIN · QB

    10.9PPR pts

    18/31, 205 YDS, 1 TD, 3 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    K.J. Osborn

    MIN · WR

    18.9PPR pts

    7 REC, 59 YDS, 1 TD

  • Vikings leader

    Jalen Nailor

    MIN · WR

    17.9PPR pts

    3 REC, 89 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Darnell Savage

    GB

    1 INT, 1 TD, 2 TKL

Packers 41, Vikings 17: Green Bay leads from start to finish

Green Bay led 27–3 at halftime to win 41–17. Minnesota outgained the Packers 346–315.

The Vikings went 5-for-12 on third down and committed four turnovers, while the Packers kept the ball for 34:04 and finished without a giveaway.

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Key advantages

  • +4 turnover margin GB 0 turnovers
  • +16% third-down rate GB 58% · MIN 42%
  • +8:08 time of possession GB 34:04 · MIN 25:56

Game Highlights

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Why the Packers Won

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

Team stats comparison, Vikings vs Packers
VikingsStatPackers
4Turnovers0
42%Third-down conversion58%
25:56Time of possession34:04
Other team stats
346Total yards315
6.1Yards per play5.2
57Plays61

Scoring Summary

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

Scoring plays, Vikings vs Packers
TimeTeamPlayMINGB
1st quarter
10:38MINGreg Joseph 21-yard FG Takes lead30
10:25GBKeisean Nixon 105-yard kickoff return TD Takes leadMason Crosby XP37
5:17GBDarnell Savage 75-yard interception return TD Extends leadMason Crosby XP314
2nd quarter
9:48GBMason Crosby 26-yard FG Extends lead317
2:41GBAaron Rodgers → Robert Tonyan, 21-yard TD Extends leadMason Crosby XP324
0:00GBMason Crosby 56-yard FG Extends lead327
3rd quarter
No scoring
4th quarter
14:54GBAJ Dillon 2-yard TD run Extends leadMason Crosby XP334
9:25GBAaron Rodgers 2-yard TD run Extends leadMason Crosby XP341
7:36MINKirk Cousins → Jalen Nailor, 47-yard TDGreg Joseph XP1041
0:21MINNick Mullens → K.J. Osborn, 9-yard TDGreg Joseph XP1741

Fantasy Points: Vikings vs Packers, Week 17 2022

Fantasy leaders

  1. K.J. OsbornMINWR18.9 PTSWR11
  2. Jalen NailorMINWR17.9 PTSWR12
  3. Aaron RodgersGBQB16.6 PTSQB13
  4. Robert TonyanGBTE14.2 PTSTE7

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Kirk CousinsMINQB10.9QB2018/3120513337049.2Start/Sit →
Aaron RodgersGBQB16.6QB1315/241591012195.7Start/Sit →
Nick MullensMINQB6.3QB284/45710———158.3Start/Sit →
Jordan LoveGBQB0.3QB382/39001-1070.1Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
K.J. OsbornMINWR18.9WR11WR———77591Start/Sit →
Jalen NailorMINWR17.9WR12WR———33891Start/Sit →
Robert TonyanGBTE14.2TE7TE———43521Start/Sit →
Aaron JonesGBRB13.3RB16RB1411103220
T.J. HockensonMINTE12.9TE11TE———127590Start/Sit →
Allen LazardGBWR10.9WR26WR———65590
AJ DillonGBRB10.1RB24RB124111000Start/Sit →
Dalvin CookMINRB6.4RB44RB927032170
Alexander MattisonMINRB5.5RB51RB83801170
Romeo DoubsGBWR5.0WR57WR———43200Start/Sit →
Randall CobbGBWR4.0WR68WR———22200
Adam ThielenMINWR2.6WR84WR———41160
Justin JeffersonMINWR2.5WR86WR———51150Start/Sit →
Christian WatsonGBWR2.1WR90WR———51110Start/Sit →
Josiah DeguaraGBTE1.4TE55TE———1140
Patrick TaylorGBRB1.0RB71RB5100————

Fantasy Usage

Minnesota Vikings

Snap Share

  1. Adam ThielenWR49 snaps84%
  2. T.J. HockensonTE47 snaps81%
  3. Justin JeffersonWR46 snaps79%
  4. K.J. OsbornWR46 snaps79%
  5. Dalvin CookRB34 snaps59%

Target Share35 targets

  1. T.J. Hockenson34%, 12 targets
  2. K.J. Osborn20%, 7 targets
  3. Justin Jefferson14%, 5 targets
  4. Adam Thielen11%, 4 targets
  5. Dalvin Cook9%, 3 targets
  6. Other11%, 4 targets

Carry Share20 carries

  1. Dalvin Cook45%, 9 carries
  2. Alexander Mattison40%, 8 carries
  3. Kirk Cousins15%, 3 carries

Green Bay Packers

Snap Share

  1. Allen LazardWR45 snaps71%
  2. Robert TonyanTE39 snaps62%
  3. Christian WatsonWR38 snaps60%
  4. Romeo DoubsWR31 snaps49%
  5. Randall CobbWR29 snaps46%

Target Share26 targets

  1. Allen Lazard23%, 6 targets
  2. Christian Watson19%, 5 targets
  3. Robert Tonyan15%, 4 targets
  4. Romeo Doubs15%, 4 targets
  5. Aaron Jones12%, 3 targets
  6. Other15%, 4 targets

Carry Share33 carries

  1. Aaron Jones42%, 14 carries
  2. AJ Dillon36%, 12 carries
  3. Patrick Taylor15%, 5 carries
  4. Aaron Rodgers3%, 1 carries
  5. Jordan Love3%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Adam ThielenMINWR4984%411%0
T.J. HockensonMINTE4781%1234%0
Justin JeffersonMINWR4679%514%0
K.J. OsbornMINWR4679%720%0
Allen LazardGBWR4571%623%0
Robert TonyanGBTE3962%415%0
Christian WatsonGBWR3860%519%0
Dalvin CookMINRB3459%39%9
Romeo DoubsGBWR3149%415%0
Randall CobbGBWR2946%28%0
AJ DillonGBRB2946%14%12
Aaron JonesGBRB2540%312%14
Alexander MattisonMINRB2340%13%8
Marcedes LewisGBTE2337%00%0
Josiah DeguaraGBTE2337%14%0
Johnny MundtMINTE1831%00%0
Jalen ReagorMINWR1221%00%0
Patrick TaylorGBRB1219%00%5
Samori ToureGBWR1117%00%0
Tyler DavisGBTE1016%00%0
Jalen NailorMINWR916%39%0
Kene NwangwuMINRB12%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.

Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
T.J. HockensonMIN · TE12.920.0−7.181%34% tgt—000%1234%
Kirk CousinsMIN · QB10.915.1−4.286%31 att—31315%00%
Aaron Jones Sr.GB · RB13.314.0−0.740%42% car—01442%312%
K.J. OsbornMIN · WR18.911.7+7.279%20% tgt—000%720%
Aaron RodgersGB · QB16.610.8+5.889%24 att—2413%00%
Dalvin CookMIN · RB6.410.8−4.459%45% car—0945%39%
Allen LazardGB · WR10.910.0+0.971%23% tgt—000%623%
AJ DillonGB · RB10.19.4+0.746%36% car—01236%14%
Christian WatsonGB · WR2.18.3−6.260%19% tgt—000%519%
Justin JeffersonMIN · WR2.58.3−5.879%14% tgt—000%514%
Alexander MattisonMIN · RB5.56.8−1.340%40% car—0840%13%
Adam ThielenMIN · WR2.66.7−4.184%11% tgt—000%411%
Robert TonyanGB · TE14.26.7+7.562%15% tgt—000%415%
Romeo DoubsGB · WR5.06.7−1.749%15% tgt—000%415%
Jalen NailorMIN · WR17.95.0+12.916%9% tgt—000%39%
Randall CobbGB · WR4.03.3+0.746%8% tgt—000%28%
Patrick Taylor Jr.GB · RB1.03.2−2.219%15% car—0515%00%
Jordan LoveGB · QB0.31.9−1.611%3 att—313%00%
Josiah DeguaraGB · TE1.41.7−0.337%4% tgt—000%14%
Nick MullensMIN · QB6.31.7+4.614%4 att—400%00%

Team totals: Vikings 35 targets and 20 carries; Packers 26 targets and 33 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 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Kirk Cousins

MIN · QB · 10.9 pts on 15.1 expected

18 of 31 passing for 205 yards, 1 touchdown, 3 interceptions; 3 carries for 37 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.1 expected.

Start/Sit: Kirk Cousins →

Aaron Rodgers Ran hot

GB · QB · 16.6 pts on 10.8 expected

15 of 24 passing for 159 yards, 1 touchdown; 1 carry for 2 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 10.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Aaron Rodgers →

T.J. Hockenson Volume, no payoff

MIN · TE · 12.9 pts on 20.0 expected

12 targets (34% of the team's), 7 catches for 59 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 20.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: T.J. Hockenson →

K.J. Osborn Ran hot

MIN · WR · 18.9 pts on 11.7 expected

7 targets (20% of the team's), 7 catches for 59 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 11.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: K.J. Osborn →

Aaron Jones Sr.

GB · RB · 13.3 pts on 14.0 expected

3 targets (12% of the team's), 2 catches for 2 yards; 14 carries (42% of the team's) for 111 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.0 expected.

Allen Lazard

GB · WR · 10.9 pts on 10.0 expected

6 targets (23% of the team's), 5 catches for 59 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.0 expected.

Christian Watson Unlucky

GB · WR · 2.1 pts on 8.3 expected

5 targets (19% of the team's), 1 catch for 11 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 8.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Christian Watson →

Justin Jefferson Unlucky

MIN · WR · 2.5 pts on 8.3 expected

5 targets (14% of the team's), 1 catch for 15 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 8.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Justin Jefferson →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Minnesota Vikings

  • Stock up: Alexander Mattison played 40% of the snaps, up from a 24% season average.
  • Stock down: Dalvin Cook played 59% of the snaps, down from a 75% season average.
  • Stock down: Justin Jefferson played 79% of the snaps, down from a 96% season average.

Green Bay Packers

  • Stock up: AJ Dillon led the backfield with 46% of the snaps after trailing Aaron Jones Sr. before this game.
  • Stock down: Aaron Jones Sr. lost the backfield lead: 40% of the snaps to AJ Dillon's 46%.
  • Stock down: Allen Lazard played 71% of the snaps, down from a 90% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Vikings defense and Packers defense
Points allowed toVikings DPackers D
QBs18.815.0
RBs22.123.7
WRs39.230.5
TEs11.79.8

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

How the Game Swung

Green Bay opened at 60% win probability and passed 98% before halftime on the way to the win.

Packers win probability

Packers win probability by game minutePackers started at 60%, stood at >99% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 10 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −9Joseph 21-yd FG60% → 51%Q1 10:38
  2. +20Nixon 105-yd TD51% → 71%Q1 10:25
  3. +16Savage 75-yd pick-six71% → 87%Q1 5:17
  4. +4Crosby 26-yd FG89% → 93%Q2 9:48
  5. +4Rodgers → Tonyan, 21-yd TD94% → 99%Q2 2:41

Swing in Packers win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Vikings vs Packers
Minnesota VikingsMeasureGreen Bay Packers
57Plays61
65%Pass rate46%
6.6Yds / dropback5.4
5.1Yds / carry4.9
5/12Third downs7/12

Efficiency edge Green Bay ran 4 more plays than Minnesota.

  • Top targets
  • MIN Hockenson 34% · Osborn 20% · Jefferson 14%
  • GB Lazard 23% · Watson 19% · Tonyan 15%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Vikings vs Packers
ResultMINGB
Touchdowns24
Field goals12
Punts23
Turnovers40
Turnovers on downs01
Missed field goals20

GB turnover edge: +4

  • The Vikings opened the scoring on their second possession, a 4-play, -1-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
  • The Packers drained the clock with two second-half drives of five to eight minutes.
All 22 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
MINQ1 15:00361:34Punt
GBQ1 13:26371:36Punt
MINQ1 11:504-11:12Field goal
GBQ1 10:38000:13Touchdown
MINQ1 10:25371:00Punt
GBQ1 9:25572:53Downs
MINQ1 6:32481:15Interception
MINQ1 5:178343:40Missed FG
GBQ1 1:3714566:49Field goal
MINQ2 9:486403:56Interception
GBQ2 5:525603:11Touchdown
MINQ2 2:4110462:05Missed FG
GBQ2 0:364230:36Field goal
GBQ3 15:005162:20Punt
MINQ3 12:409605:34Fumble
GBQ3 7:0612767:12Touchdown
MINQ4 14:54100:14Interception
GBQ4 14:408455:15Touchdown
MINQ4 9:254591:49Touchdown
GBQ4 7:366163:38Punt
MINQ4 3:588793:37Touchdown
GBQ4 0:211-10:21End of game
About these numbers

The Packers' interception touchdown is counted as a Vikings interception, not as a Packers possession. 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 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Vikings vs Packers
VikingsStatPackers
13-4Record8-9
24.9Points per game21.8
361.5Yards per game337.9
5.5Yards per play5.5
25.1Points allowed per game21.8
388.7Yards allowed per game336.5

Vikings vs Packers Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
GB −3.5Packers covered by 20.5
Total
47.5Over: 58 points scored (by 10.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Packers25.541+15.5
Vikings22.017−5.0

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 4 meetings: Vikings 2–2 ATS, overs 3–1.

Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Minnesota Vikings

Against the spread
6–9–1
Over/under
11–5
ATS as favorite
5–5–1
ATS as underdog
1–4
ATS on the road
2–4–1

Green Bay Packers

Against the spread
8–8
Over/under
8–8
ATS as favorite
4–6
ATS as underdog
4–2
ATS at home
4–4

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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2022 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Vikings vs Packers Game FAQ

Who won the 2022 Vikings vs Packers Week 17 game?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Minnesota Vikings 41–17 in Week 17 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI, on January 1, 2023. See the Packers' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of Vikings vs Packers?

The final score was Packers 41, Vikings 17. The Packers led 27–3 at halftime, and the second half went Vikings 14, Packers 14.

What happened in the Vikings vs Packers game?

Green Bay led 27–3 at halftime to win 41–17. Minnesota outgained the Packers 346–315. K.J. Osborn led all players with 7 catches for 59 yards and a touchdown. The Vikings committed 4 turnovers, the Packers none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Vikings vs Packers?

K.J. Osborn led the game with 18.9 PPR fantasy points, the WR11 of Week 17, on 7 catches for 59 yards and a touchdown. Jalen Nailor was next with 17.9 (WR12). See K.J. Osborn's 2022 game log.

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

Kirk Cousins (MIN) led all passers with 18 of 31 for 205 yards, a touchdown and 3 interceptions. Aaron Jones (GB) led in rushing with 14 carries for 111 yards. Jalen Nailor (MIN) led in receiving with 3 catches for 89 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did K.J. Osborn score against the Packers?

K.J. Osborn scored 18.9 points in PPR leagues, 15.4 in half-PPR and 11.9 in standard scoring against the Packers in Week 17 of the 2022 season, on 7 catches for 59 yards and a touchdown. He drew 20% of his team's targets.

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

Jalen Nailor outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 17.9 PPR points on 5.0 xFP (+12.9). T.J. Hockenson fell furthest short, with 12.9 points on 20.0 xFP (−7.1). 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.

How did the Packers beat the Vikings?

The Packers beat the Vikings 41–17 because they won the turnover battle 4–0.

Which team won the turnover battle in Vikings vs Packers?

The Packers won the turnover battle 4–0: the Vikings gave the ball away 4 times and the Packers not at all. The Packers won the game.

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 2022, they last met in the 2022 season on September 11, 2022, when the Vikings beat the Packers 23–7.

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 −3.5, making the Green Bay Packers 3.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 47.5. That implied about 25.5 points for the Packers and 22.0 for the Vikings.

Did Vikings vs Packers go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 47.5, and the teams combined for 58 points, 10.5 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Vikings vs Packers?

The Packers covered by 20.5 against the closing line of Packers −3.5. The final margin was 24 points.