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Vikings rally to defeat Packers in season opener despite quarterback issues

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Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Vikings rally to defeat Packers in season opener despite quarterback issues

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The Minnesota Vikings overcame a rough start to secure a 39-22 victory against the Green Bay Packers on September 14, 2026. Starting quarterback Kyler Murray left the game with a concussion early in the first quarter, leading to backup Carson Wentz stepping in. The Vikings trailed by 22-10 in the third quarter before a series of penalty calls against the Packers turned momentum. Justin Jefferson had a significant performance, catching 8 passes for 92 yards and two touchdowns. The Vikings next face the Chicago Bears in Week 2, with Wentz likely to start unless Murray recovers quickly from his concussion.

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•Vikings score 39 points to defeat Packers in season opener.
•Kyler Murray exits early with a concussion; Carson Wentz replaces him.
•Vikings were down 22-10 but rallied in the fourth quarter.
•Justin Jefferson records 8 catches for 92 yards and 2 touchdowns.
•Next game is against the Chicago Bears on September 24, 2026.

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9:37 PMYahoo Sports — Vikings Week 1 Overreactions: Justin Jefferson will be happiest man alive without J.J. McCarthy

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The Minnesota Vikings did not get off to a very good start in their season opener against the Green Bay Packers. New starting quarterback Kyler Murray took a big hit to the head in the first quarter and was immediately in the concussion protocol and out of the game. Backup quarterback Carson Wentz was thrown into action in an effort to trigger the […] The post Vikings Week 1 Overreactions: Justin Jefferson will be happiest man alive without J.J. McCarthy appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 9:37 PM
Vikings Week 1 Overreactions: Justin Jefferson will be happiest man alive without J.J. McCarthy
The Minnesota Vikings did not get off to a very good start in their season opener against the Green Bay Packers. New starting quarterback Kyler Murray took a big hit to the head in the first quarter and was immediately in the concussion protocol and out of the game. Backup quarterback Carson Wentz was thrown into action in an effort to trigger the […] The post Vikings Week 1 Overreactions: Justin Jefferson will be happiest man alive without J.J. McCarthy appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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