Vikings rally to secure victory over Packers in Week 1 showdown
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 3:33 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings overcame a challenging first half to defeat the Green Bay Packers 39-22 in their season opener on September 13. Trailing 22-10, Minnesota responded with 29 unanswered points, highlighted by a strong performance from Justin Jefferson, who caught 8 passes for 92 yards and two touchdowns. The Vikings' defense adjusted at halftime, limiting the Packers to just three points in the second half after allowing 19 in the first. Packers quarterback Jordan Love threw for 387 yards and two touchdowns but faced intense pressure from the Vikings' revamped defense in the game's final stages.
- •Vikings hold off Packers after trailing at halftime.
- •Justin Jefferson scores two touchdowns in season opener.
- •Minnesota's defense limits Green Bay to three second-half points.
- •Jordan Love completes 387 passing yards despite pressure.
- •Kyler Murray makes brief impact before leaving with a concussion.
- 3:33 AMYahoo Sports — Gameballs from the Vikings' Week 1 win over the Packers
- 3:30 AMYahoo Sports — Report Card Grades from the Vikings' Week 1 win over the Packers
- 2:08 AMYahoo Sports — Vikings Make History With Week 1 Win Over Packers
- 2:04 AMYahoo Sports — Packers Winners and Losers: Week 1 vs. the Vikings
- 1:32 AMYahoo Sports — Winners and Losers from Vikings Week 1 win over the Packers
"The Vikings shocked everyone, especially the Packers, in Week 1 and we have report card grades coming out of it.
"Here are the winners and losers from Minnesota's week one victory over Green Bay.
"The 2026 season opener highlighted some major issues for the Green Bay Packers.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 3:33 AMGameballs from the Vikings' Week 1 win over the Packers
We're handing out gameballs for Minnesota's week one victory over Green Bay.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 3:30 AMReport Card Grades from the Vikings' Week 1 win over the Packers
The Vikings shocked everyone, especially the Packers, in Week 1 and we have report card grades coming out of it.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 2:08 AMVikings Make History With Week 1 Win Over Packers
It may have been even crazier than you thought
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 2:04 AMPackers Winners and Losers: Week 1 vs. the Vikings
The 2026 season opener highlighted some major issues for the Green Bay Packers.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 1:32 AMWinners and Losers from Vikings Week 1 win over the Packers
Here are the winners and losers from Minnesota's week one victory over Green Bay.
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