Packers vs Vikings Week 1 2026: Final Score 39

Final2026 Week 1

U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MNSun, Sep 13, 2026, 4:25 PM ET

Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings, Week 1 2026

Green Bay Packers

Away

Minnesota Vikings

HomeWon

Scoring by quarter
Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Packers	9	10	3	0	22
Vikings	3	7	7	22	39

GB 22MIN 39 Final

Passing leader
Jordan Love
GB · QB
20.5PPR pts
21/42, 387 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT
Top fantasy scorer
Christian Watson
GB · WR
32.7PPR pts
6 REC, 147 YDS, 2 TD
Packers leader
Matthew Golden
GB · WR
15.5PPR pts
6 REC, 95 YDS
Defensive playmaker
Keisean Nixon
GB
1 INT, 0.5 SACK, 5 TKL

Vikings 39, Packers 22: Minnesota rallies from 9 down at halftime

Minnesota erased a 19–10 halftime deficit, outscoring Green Bay 29–3 after the break to win 39–22. Green Bay outgained the Vikings 419–239.

The Packers went 3-for-12 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Vikings kept the ball for 32:58.

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Key advantages

+1 turnover margin MIN 1 · GB 2 turnovers
+28% third-down rate MIN 53% · GB 25%
+5:56 time of possession MIN 32:58 · GB 27:02

Game Highlights

Watch on YouTube: Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings Game Highlights | NFL 2026 Season Week 1

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Why the Vikings Won

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

Team stats comparison, Packers vs Vikings
Packers	Stat	Vikings
2	Turnovers	1

25%	Third-down conversion	53%

27:02	Time of possession	32:58

Other team stats
419	Total yards	239

6.3	Yards per play	3.9

67	Plays	61

Scoring Summary

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

Scoring plays, Packers vs Vikings
Time	Team	Play	GB	MIN
1st quarter
12:11	GB	Trey Smack 59-yard FG Takes lead	3	0
7:43	GB	Jordan Love → Christian Watson, 81-yard TD Extends leadXP missed	9	0
1:38	MIN	Will Reichard 38-yard FG	9	3
2nd quarter
13:52	GB	Trey Smack 43-yard FG Extends lead	12	3
1:55	MIN	Carson Wentz → Justin Jefferson, 39-yard TDWill Reichard XP	12	10
0:14	GB	Jordan Love → Christian Watson, 2-yard TD Extends leadTrey Smack XP	19	10
3rd quarter
5:09	GB	Trey Smack 26-yard FG Extends lead	22	10
2:08	MIN	Carson Wentz → T.J. Hockenson, 16-yard TDWill Reichard XP	22	17
4th quarter
6:37	MIN	Aaron Jones Sr. 3-yard TD run Game winnerCarson Wentz → Justin Jefferson, 2-pt conversion	22	25
4:48	MIN	Jordan Mason 1-yard TD run Extends leadWill Reichard XP	22	32
3:55	MIN	Carson Wentz → Justin Jefferson, 9-yard TD Extends leadWill Reichard XP	22	39

Fantasy Points: Packers vs Vikings, Week 1 2026

Fantasy leaders

Christian WatsonGBWR32.7 PTSWR2
Justin JeffersonMINWR31.2 PTSWR3
Jordan LoveGBQB20.5 PTSQB11
Carson WentzMINQB19.2 PTSQB12

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	CMP/ATT	Pass YDS	TD	INT	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rate	Start/Sit
Jordan LoveGBQB	20.5	QB11	21/42	387	2	1	1	0	88.1	Start/Sit →
Carson WentzMINQB	19.2	QB12	12/19	133	3	0	5	-1	123.5	Start/Sit →
Kyler MurrayMINQB	0.6	QB35	3/5	18	0	1	2	9	27.5	Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	POS	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rush TD	TGT	REC	Rec YDS	Rec TD	Start/Sit
Christian WatsonGBWR	32.7	WR2	WR	—	—	—	8	6	147	2	Start/Sit →
Justin JeffersonMINWR	31.2	WR3	WR	—	—	—	9	8	92	2	Start/Sit →
Matthew GoldenGBWR	15.5	WR19	WR	—	—	—	12	6	95	0	Start/Sit →
T.J. HockensonMINTE	13.6	TE9	TE	—	—	—	5	4	36	1	Start/Sit →
Jordan MasonMINRB	11.9	RB23	RB	15	59	1	—	—	—	—
Aaron JonesMINRB	10.0	RB26	RB	12	40	1	1	0	0	0
Tucker KraftGBTE	9.5	TE18	TE	—	—	—	6	3	65	0	Start/Sit →
Jonnu SmithGBTE	7.0	TE23	TE	—	—	—	3	2	50	0	Start/Sit →
Jayden ReedGBWR	5.0	WR71	WR	—	—	—	7	3	20	0	Start/Sit →
Josh OliverMINTE	4.2	TE31	TE	—	—	—	4	2	22	0
MarShawn LloydGBRB	3.7	RB52	RB	13	37	0	1	0	0	0	Start/Sit →
Chris BrooksGBRB	2.9	RB56	RB	7	29	0	1	0	0	0	Start/Sit →
Bo MeltonGBWR	2.0	WR95	WR	—	—	—	1	1	10	0	Start/Sit →
DeeJay DallasMINRB	1.1	RB66	RB	—	—	—	1	1	1	0	Start/Sit →
Jordan AddisonMINWR	0.0	—	WR	—	—	—	2	0	0	0	Start/Sit →
Jauan JenningsMINWR	0.0	—	WR	—	—	—	1	0	0	0	Start/Sit →
Skyy MooreGBWR	0.0	—	WR	—	—	—	1	0	0	0	Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Green Bay Packers

Snap Share

Matthew GoldenWR56 snaps82%
Christian WatsonWR52 snaps76%
Tucker KraftTE45 snaps66%
Jayden ReedWR39 snaps57%
Chris BrooksRB38 snaps56%

Target Share40 targets

Matthew Golden30%, 12 targets
Christian Watson20%, 8 targets
Jayden Reed18%, 7 targets
Tucker Kraft15%, 6 targets
Jonnu Smith8%, 3 targets
Other10%, 4 targets

Carry Share21 carries

MarShawn Lloyd62%, 13 carries
Chris Brooks33%, 7 carries
Jordan Love5%, 1 carries

Minnesota Vikings

Snap Share

Justin JeffersonWR60 snaps92%
Jordan AddisonWR54 snaps83%
T.J. HockensonTE43 snaps66%
Josh OliverTE42 snaps65%
Jauan JenningsWR31 snaps48%

Target Share23 targets

Justin Jefferson39%, 9 targets
T.J. Hockenson22%, 5 targets
Josh Oliver17%, 4 targets
Jordan Addison9%, 2 targets
Aaron Jones4%, 1 targets
Other9%, 2 targets

Carry Share34 carries

Jordan Mason44%, 15 carries
Aaron Jones35%, 12 carries
Carson Wentz15%, 5 carries
Kyler Murray6%, 2 carries

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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
Player	SNAPS	SNAP %	TGT	TGT %	CAR
Justin JeffersonMINWR	60	92%	9	39%	0
Jordan AddisonMINWR	54	83%	2	9%	0
Matthew GoldenGBWR	56	82%	12	30%	0
Christian WatsonGBWR	52	76%	8	20%	0
Tucker KraftGBTE	45	66%	6	15%	0
T.J. HockensonMINTE	43	66%	5	22%	0
Josh OliverMINTE	42	65%	4	17%	0
Jayden ReedGBWR	39	57%	7	18%	0
Chris BrooksGBRB	38	56%	1	3%	7
Jauan JenningsMINWR	31	48%	1	4%	0
Jonnu SmithGBTE	32	47%	3	8%	0
Aaron JonesMINRB	30	46%	1	4%	12
Jordan MasonMINRB	29	45%	0	0%	15
MarShawn LloydGBRB	30	44%	1	3%	13
Max BredesonMINRB	24	37%	0	0%	0
Mark RedmanGBTE	21	31%	0	0%	0
Josh WhyleGBTE	11	16%	0	0%	0
Bo MeltonGBWR	8	12%	1	3%	0
DeeJay DallasMINRB	6	9%	1	4%	0
Skyy MooreGBWR	4	6%	1	3%	0
Tai FeltonMINWR	3	5%	0	0%	0
Myles PriceMINWR	3	5%	0	0%	0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

PPRHalf PPRStandard

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+18.7Christian Watson32.7 PTS vs 14.0 xFP
Biggest underperformer−7.2Jayden Reed5.0 PTS vs 12.2 xFP
Highest expected volume21.0 xFPMatthew Golden15.5 PTS scored

Usage and expected fantasy points
Player	PTS	xFP	vs xFP	Snap%	Usage	Rte%	Pass att	Car	Car%	Tgt	Tgt%
Matthew GoldenGB · WR	15.5	21.0	−5.5	82%	30% tgt	—	0	0	0%	12	30%
Jordan LoveGB · QB	20.5	20.2	+0.3	100%	42 att	—	42	1	5%	0	0%
Justin JeffersonMIN · WR	31.2	15.7	+15.5	92%	39% tgt	—	0	0	0%	9	39%
Christian WatsonGB · WR	32.7	14.0	+18.7	76%	20% tgt	—	0	0	0%	8	20%
Jayden ReedGB · WR	5.0	12.2	−7.2	57%	18% tgt	—	0	0	0%	7	18%
Carson WentzMIN · QB	19.2	11.9	+7.3	83%	19 att	—	19	5	15%	0	0%
Tucker KraftGB · TE	9.5	10.5	−1.0	66%	15% tgt	—	0	0	0%	6	15%
MarShawn LloydGB · RB	3.7	9.6	−5.9	44%	62% car	—	0	13	62%	1	3%
Aaron Jones Sr.MIN · RB	10.0	9.0	+1.0	46%	35% car	—	0	12	35%	1	4%
Jordan MasonMIN · RB	11.9	9.0	+2.9	45%	44% car	—	0	15	44%	0	0%
T.J. HockensonMIN · TE	13.6	8.7	+4.9	66%	22% tgt	—	0	0	0%	5	22%
Josh OliverMIN · TE	4.2	7.0	−2.8	65%	17% tgt	—	0	0	0%	4	17%
Chris BrooksGB · RB	2.9	6.0	−3.1	56%	33% car	—	0	7	33%	1	3%
Jonnu SmithGB · TE	7.0	5.2	+1.8	47%	8% tgt	—	0	0	0%	3	8%
Jordan AddisonMIN · WR	0.0	3.5	−3.5	83%	9% tgt	—	0	0	0%	2	9%
Kyler MurrayMIN · QB	0.6	3.5	−2.9	17%	5 att	—	5	2	6%	0	0%
Bo MeltonGB · WR	2.0	1.7	+0.3	12%	3% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	3%
DeeJay DallasMIN · RB	1.1	1.7	−0.6	9%	4% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	4%
Jauan JenningsMIN · WR	0.0	1.7	−1.7	48%	4% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	4%
Skyy MooreGB · WR	0.0	1.7	−1.7	6%	3% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	3%

Team totals: Packers 40 targets and 21 carries; Vikings 23 targets and 34 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 2026 season: 1.75 PPR points per target (68% catch rate), 0.60 per carry and 0.47 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Jordan Love

GB · QB · 20.5 pts on 20.2 expected

21 of 42 passing for 387 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception; 1 carry for 0 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 20.2 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Buccaneers. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Jordan Love →

Carson Wentz Ran hot

MIN · QB · 19.2 pts on 11.9 expected

12 of 19 passing for 133 yards, 3 touchdowns; 5 carries for -1 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 11.9 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 4 against the Dolphins. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Carson Wentz →

Matthew Golden Volume, no payoff

GB · WR · 15.5 pts on 21.0 expected

12 targets (30% of the team's), 6 catches for 95 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 21.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't. Next up: Week 4 against the Buccaneers. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Matthew Golden →

Christian Watson Ran hot

GB · WR · 32.7 pts on 14.0 expected

8 targets (20% of the team's), 6 catches for 147 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. Next up: Week 4 against the Buccaneers. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Christian Watson →

Justin Jefferson Ran hot

MIN · WR · 31.2 pts on 15.7 expected

9 targets (39% of the team's), 8 catches for 92 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 4 against the Dolphins. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Justin Jefferson →

Aaron Jones Sr.

MIN · RB · 10.0 pts on 9.0 expected

1 target (4% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards; 12 carries (35% of the team's) for 40 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 9.0 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Dolphins. Bet on the role more than the result.

Jayden Reed Unlucky

GB · WR · 5.0 pts on 12.2 expected

7 targets (18% of the team's), 3 catches for 20 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 12.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't. Next up: Week 4 against the Buccaneers. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Jayden Reed →

MarShawn Lloyd Volume, no payoff

GB · RB · 3.7 pts on 9.6 expected

1 target (3% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards; 13 carries (62% of the team's) for 37 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 9.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't. Next up: Week 4 against the Buccaneers. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: MarShawn Lloyd →

Start/Sit Decisions

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Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2026 through Week 3.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Packers defense and Vikings defense
Points allowed to	Packers D	Vikings D
QBs	15.5	14.5
RBs	30.7	12.7
WRs	34.7	35.7
TEs	11.5	9.4

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

How the Game Swung

Minnesota opened at 57% win probability, fell as low as 6%, then rallied to win.

Vikings win probability

Key Swings

+25Wentz → Jefferson, 39-yd TD22% → 47%Q2 1:55
−26Love → Watson, 2-yd TD47% → 21%Q2 0:14
+22Wentz → Hockenson, 16-yd TD6% → 28%Q3 2:08
+62Jones 3-yd TD run15% → 77%Q4 6:37
+20Mason 1-yd TD run80% → >99%Q4 4:48

Swing in Vikings win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Packers vs Vikings
Green Bay Packers	Measure	Minnesota Vikings
67	Plays	61
69%	Pass rate	44%
7.7	Yds / dropback	4.9
3.1	Yds / carry	3.1
3/12	Third downs	8/15

Efficiency edge Minnesota ran 6 fewer plays than Green Bay.

Top targets
GB Golden 30% · Watson 20% · Reed 18%
MIN Jefferson 39% · Hockenson 22% · Oliver 17%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Packers vs Vikings
Result	GB	MIN
Touchdowns	2	5
Field goals	3	1
Punts	3	4
Turnovers	2	1
Turnovers on downs	2	0

MIN turnover edge: +1

The Packers opened the scoring on their first possession, a 6-play, 12-yard drive that ended in a field goal.

All 25 possessions, drive by drive

Drive chart
Team	Start	Plays	Yards	Time	Result
MIN	Q1 15:00	2	-1	0:46	Interception
GB	Q1 14:14	6	12	2:03	Field goal
MIN	Q1 12:11	6	15	4:15	Punt
GB	Q1 7:56	2	81	0:13	Touchdown
MIN	Q1 7:43	12	50	6:05	Field goal
GB	Q1 1:38	7	15	2:46	Field goal
MIN	Q2 13:52	6	12	3:18	Punt
GB	Q2 10:34	4	37	2:14	Punt
MIN	Q2 8:20	3	1	2:24	Punt
GB	Q2 5:56	3	-15	0:38	Punt
MIN	Q2 5:18	7	85	3:23	Touchdown
GB	Q2 1:55	7	74	1:41	Touchdown
MIN	Q2 0:14	1	-1	0:14	End of half
GB	Q3 15:00	5	24	2:57	Punt
MIN	Q3 12:03	3	4	1:08	Punt
GB	Q3 10:55	12	79	5:46	Field goal
MIN	Q3 5:09	6	28	3:01	Touchdown
GB	Q3 2:08	8	54	3:57	Downs
MIN	Q4 13:11	9	83	6:34	Touchdown
GB	Q4 6:37	3	-22	1:45	Fumble
MIN	Q4 4:52	1	1	0:04	Touchdown
GB	Q4 4:48	2	7	0:35	Interception
MIN	Q4 4:13	3	14	0:18	Touchdown
GB	Q4 3:55	11	53	2:27	Downs
MIN	Q4 1:28	3	1	1:28	End 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.

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 Sun, Nov 15, 2026 Upcoming

Recent Meetings

2026 Wk 1 Packers at Vikings Sun, Sep 13, 2026 MIN 39 GB 22 MIN W
2025 Wk 18 Packers at Vikings, 2025 Wk 18 recap Sun, Jan 4, 2026 MIN 16 GB 3 MIN W
2025 Wk 12 Vikings at Packers, 2025 Wk 12 recap Sun, Nov 23, 2025 GB 23 MIN 6 GB W
2024 Wk 17 Packers at Vikings, 2024 Wk 17 recap Sun, Dec 29, 2024 MIN 27 GB 25 MIN W
2024 Wk 4 Vikings at Packers, 2024 Wk 4 recap Sun, Sep 29, 2024 MIN 31 GB 29 MIN W
2023 Wk 17 Packers at Vikings, 2023 Wk 17 recap Sun, Dec 31, 2023 GB 33 MIN 10 GB W
2023 Wk 8 Vikings at Packers, 2023 Wk 8 recap Sun, Oct 29, 2023 MIN 24 GB 10 MIN W
2022 Wk 17 Vikings at Packers, 2022 Wk 17 recap Sun, Jan 1, 2023 GB 41 MIN 17 GB W
2022 Wk 1 Packers at Vikings, 2022 Wk 1 recap Sun, Sep 11, 2022 MIN 23 GB 7 MIN W
2021 Wk 17 Vikings at Packers, 2021 Wk 17 recap Sun, Jan 2, 2022 GB 37 MIN 10 GB W
2021 Wk 11 Packers at Vikings, 2021 Wk 11 recap Sun, Nov 21, 2021 MIN 34 GB 31 MIN W

Season to Date (Through Week 3)

The 2026 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Packers vs Vikings
Packers	Stat	Vikings
1-2	Record	3-0

18.7	Points per game	23.7

315.3	Yards per game	238.3

5.3	Yards per play	4.3

30.3	Points allowed per game	13.7

340.7	Yards allowed per game	319.7

Packers vs Vikings Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread: MIN −2.5Vikings covered by 14.5
Total: 46.5Over: 61 points scored (by 14.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
Team	Implied	Actual	Difference
Vikings	24.5	39	+14.5
Packers	22.0	22	0.0

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

Betting Trends

Last 6 meetings: Packers 3–3 ATS, overs 4–2.

Each team's 2026 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Green Bay Packers

Against the spread: 0–1
Over/under: 1–0
ATS as underdog: 0–1
ATS on the road: 0–1

Minnesota Vikings

Against the spread: 1–0
Over/under: 1–0
ATS as favorite: 1–0
ATS at home: 1–0

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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2026 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Packers vs Vikings Game FAQ

Who won the 2026 Packers vs Vikings Week 1 game?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 39–22 in Week 1 of the 2026 season. The game was played at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN, on September 13, 2026. See the Vikings' 2026 schedule.

What was the final score of Packers vs Vikings?

The final score was Vikings 39, Packers 22. The Packers led 19–10 at halftime, and the second half went Packers 3, Vikings 29.

What happened in the Packers vs Vikings game?

Minnesota erased a 19–10 halftime deficit, outscoring Green Bay 29–3 after the break to win 39–22. Green Bay outgained the Vikings 419–239. Christian Watson led all players with 6 catches for 147 yards and 2 touchdowns. The Packers committed 2 turnovers, the Vikings 1.

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

Aaron Jones Sr.'s 3-yard touchdown run with 6:37 left in the fourth quarter gave the Vikings a 25–22 lead they never gave up.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Packers vs Vikings?

Christian Watson led the game with 32.7 PPR fantasy points, the WR2 of Week 1, on 6 catches for 147 yards and 2 touchdowns. Justin Jefferson was next with 31.2 (WR3). See Christian Watson's 2026 game log.

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

Jordan Love (GB) led all passers with 21 of 42 for 387 yards, 2 touchdowns and an interception. Jordan Mason (MIN) led in rushing with 15 carries for 59 yards and a touchdown. Christian Watson (GB) led in receiving with 6 catches for 147 yards and 2 touchdowns.

How many fantasy points did Christian Watson score against the Vikings?

Christian Watson scored 32.7 points in PPR leagues, 29.7 in half-PPR and 26.7 in standard scoring against the Vikings in Week 1 of the 2026 season, on 6 catches for 147 yards and 2 touchdowns. He drew 20% of his team's targets.

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

Christian Watson outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 32.7 PPR points on 14.0 xFP (+18.7). Jayden Reed fell furthest short, with 5.0 points on 12.2 xFP (−7.2). 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 Vikings come back to beat the Packers?

The Vikings' chances of winning fell as low as 6% in the third quarter. Aaron Jones Sr.'s 3-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Aaron Jones Sr.'s 3-yard touchdown run then put them ahead for good.

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 1 of 2026, they last met in the 2025 season on January 4, 2026, when the Vikings beat the Packers 16–3.

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 Vikings −2.5, making the Minnesota Vikings 2.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 46.5. That implied about 24.5 points for the Vikings and 22.0 for the Packers.

Did Packers vs Vikings go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 46.5, and the teams combined for 61 points, 14.5 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Packers vs Vikings?

The Vikings covered by 14.5 against the closing line of Vikings −2.5. The final margin was 17 points.