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Minnesota Vikings host Green Bay Packers in NFL season opening game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 5:55 PM

Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Minnesota Vikings host Green Bay Packers in NFL season opening game

Summary

The Minnesota Vikings host the Green Bay Packers this Sunday in a late afternoon NFL contest at U.S. Bank Stadium. The matchup will be broadcast by CBS with Jim Nanace and JJ Watt providing commentary. Minnesota enters the game with Kyler Murray starting at quarterback as part of a new roster configuration. The Packers face personnel challenges with linebacker Micah Parsons absent from the defense and running back Josh Jacobs on the Commission’s Exempt List. Jordan Love continues as the Packers quarterback, entering the game with a 2-3 record against Brian Flores' defensive schemes. The two teams share a long-standing series history with the Vikings holding a 31-33 home record against the Packers.

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By the Numbers

•Minnesota Vikings host Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon.
•Kyler Murray starts at quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings.
•Micah Parsons is out for the Packers defense.
•Josh Jacobs remains on the Commission’s Exempt List.
•Jordan Love holds a 2-3 record against the Minnesota Vikings.

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Week 1 is finally here. The long offseason is done and there are already two games in the books. Our Minnesota Vikings will have the pleasure of hosting the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. It’s a late afternoon game, so there will be a lot of eyes. Jim Nanace and new partner JJ Watt will […]
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