The Vikings beat the Packers 39–22 at home in Minnesota, moving to 1–0. The Packers fell to 0–1.
For the Vikings, Carson Wentz went 12-for-19 for 133 yards with 3 touchdowns. Jordan Mason ran for 59 yards on 15 carries and scored a touchdown. Justin Jefferson caught 8 passes for 92 yards and 2 touchdowns.
For the Packers, Jordan Love went 21-for-42 for 387 yards with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception. Christian Watson caught 6 passes for 147 yards and 2 touchdowns.
On defense, Keisean Nixon (Packers) had an interception and James Pierre (Vikings) had an interception.
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Packers quarterback Jordan Love against Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray. Lineups as listed before kickoff (Packers: Sep 13, 2026, 8:42 AM ET; Vikings: Sep 13, 2026, 8:42 AM ET).
Packers in this game: shotgun 57%, under center 40%, pistol 3% · one back 75%, two backs 21%, empty 4% · motion 54% (68 charted snaps).
As the team lists it: three receivers, one tight end and one running back. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Packers lined him up on most snaps.
Two tight ends: the top two receivers stay on the field and the second tight end lines up on the left end. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Packers lined him up on most snaps. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
I-formation: two receivers and one tight end, with the quarterback under center and a fullback and running back stacked behind him. Two-back sets: 21% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement. No fullback on the depth chart, so the second tight end, Jonnu Smith, is shown at fullback.
Four receivers and no tight end: the next receiver on the depth chart comes in. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Packers lined him up on most snaps. Empty-backfield sets: 4% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
Vikings in this game: shotgun 50%, under center 48%, pistol 2% · one back 58%, two backs 39%, empty 3% · motion 69% (62 charted snaps).
As the team lists it: three receivers, one tight end and one running back. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Vikings lined him up on most snaps.
Two tight ends: the top two receivers stay on the field and the second tight end lines up on the left end. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Vikings lined him up on most snaps. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
I-formation: two receivers and one tight end, with the quarterback under center and a fullback and running back stacked behind him. Two-back sets: 39% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
Four receivers and no tight end: the next receiver on the depth chart comes in. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Vikings lined him up on most snaps. Empty-backfield sets: 3% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.