Vikings score 29 unanswered points to beat Packers on opening day
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 12:10 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings opened their season with a 39-22 victory over the Green Bay Packers in Minneapolis. Carson Wentz stepped in for the injured Kyler Murray after a first-quarter concussion, leading a comeback that featured two touchdown passes to Justin Jefferson. The Vikings secured the game with a late surge, scoring 29 consecutive points. Jordan Love of the Packers had a strong early performance with two first-half touchdown passes but struggled with turnovers late in the game. The Packers' defense faced critical penalties that contributed to their downfall. Both teams will play again on September 20, with the Packers facing the New York Jets and the Vikings taking on the Chicago Bears.
- •Carson Wentz replaces Kyler Murray, who suffered a concussion.
- •Vikings scored 29 straight points to close the game.
- •Jordan Love threw two touchdown passes but had two late turnovers.
- •Packers' defense incurred multiple critical penalties.
- •Vikings and Packers both have games scheduled for September 20.
- 12:10 AMYahoo Sports — Vikings close with 29 straight points to beat rival Packers as Wentz replaces injured Murray
"Carson Wentz came in after Kyler Murray's first-quarter concussion in his Minnesota debut and led a spirited comeback against the rival Green Bay Packers as the Vikings scored 29 straight points to close a 39-22 victory to open the season Sunday. Wentz had two touchdown passes to Justin Jefferson, matching the two-time All-Pro's 2025 season total, and the pair connected on a 2-point converstion when the Vikings took their first lead at 25-22 with 6:37 remaining. Green Bay extended the drive three times with crushing defensive penalties.
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