Sam Darnold and undefeated Vikings dominate first half and hang on to beat Packers 31-29
— Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings keep proving skeptics wrong while maintaining early control of the NFC North race.
National Football League
FINAL
Minnesota Vikings
31
Green Bay Packers
29
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 14 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 31 |
| GB | 0 | 7 | 0 | 22 | 29 |
Lambeau Field · 78,335 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/26 | @ Detroit Lions | L 15-19 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | vs Indianapolis Colts | W 16-10 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | @ New Orleans Saints | W 23-13 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs Miami Dolphins | W 15-10 | NFL |
| 9/27/26 | @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers | W 23-16 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:56 31-29
Dontayvion Wicks 17 Yd pass from Jordan Love (Brayden Narveson Kick)
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Field Goal 6:50 31-22
Will Reichard 33 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:16 28-22
Tucker Kraft 13 Yd pass from Jordan Love (Jordan Love Pass to Tucker Kraft for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 11:38 28-14
Dontayvion Wicks 6 Yd pass from Jordan Love (Brayden Narveson Kick)
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Touchdown 0:15 28-7
Jayden Reed 15 Yd pass from Jordan Love (Brayden Narveson Kick)
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Touchdown 5:28 28-0
Justin Jefferson 14 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Will Reichard Kick)
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Touchdown 11:50 21-0
Jordan Addison 7 Yd Run (Will Reichard Kick)
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Touchdown 1:37 14-0
Josh Oliver 2 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Will Reichard Kick)
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Touchdown 11:53 7-0
Jordan Addison 29 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Will Reichard Kick)
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MIN
2 plays, -2 yards, 0:56 · End of Game
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GB 0:56
5 plays, 96 yards, 1:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:56 31-29
Dontayvion Wicks 17 Yd pass from Jordan Love (Brayden Narveson Kick)
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MIN 2:18
8 plays, 38 yards, 2:00 · Downs
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GB 4:18
2 plays, 5 yards, 0:13 · Fumble
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MIN 4:31
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:42 · Punt
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GB 6:13
2 plays, 36 yards, 0:37 · Interception
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MIN 6:50
7 plays, 55 yards, 3:26 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:50 31-22
Will Reichard 33 Yd Field Goal
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GB 10:16
2 plays, 20 yards, 0:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:16 28-22
Tucker Kraft 13 Yd pass from Jordan Love (Jordan Love Pass to Tucker Kraft for Two-Point Conversion)
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MIN 10:43
2 plays, -6 yards, 0:55 · Fumble
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GB 11:38
11 plays, 89 yards, 3:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:38 28-14
Dontayvion Wicks 6 Yd pass from Jordan Love (Brayden Narveson Kick)
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MIN 0:33
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:29 · Punt
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GB 3:02
10 plays, 48 yards, 3:26 · Downs
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MIN 6:28
4 plays, 12 yards, 2:48 · Punt
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GB 9:16
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:02 · Punt
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MIN 10:18
7 plays, 62 yards, 3:35 · Interception
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GB 13:53
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:07 · Punt
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MIN
1 play, -1 yard, 0:15 · End of Half
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GB 0:15
2 plays, 3 yards, 0:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:15 28-7
Jayden Reed 15 Yd pass from Jordan Love (Brayden Narveson Kick)
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GB 0:39
3 plays, 7 yards, 0:32 · Punt
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MIN 1:11
3 plays, 9 yards, 0:52 · Punt
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GB 2:03
10 plays, 36 yards, 3:25 · Downs
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MIN 5:28
1 play, 4 yards, 0:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:28 28-0
Justin Jefferson 14 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Will Reichard Kick)
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GB 5:55
3 plays, 13 yards, 1:06 · Interception
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MIN 7:01
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:03 · Punt
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GB 8:04
7 plays, 39 yards, 3:46 · Missed FG
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MIN 11:50
7 plays, 46 yards, 3:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:50 21-0
Jordan Addison 7 Yd Run (Will Reichard Kick)
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GB 0:20
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:17 · Interception
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MIN 1:37
8 plays, 73 yards, 5:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:37 14-0
Josh Oliver 2 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Will Reichard Kick)
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GB 6:47
10 plays, 51 yards, 5:06 · Missed FG
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MIN 11:53
6 plays, 73 yards, 3:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:53 7-0
Jordan Addison 29 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Will Reichard Kick)
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Team Stats
MIN
GB
22
1st Downs
24
11
Passing 1st downs
19
8
Rushing 1st downs
3
3
1st downs from penalties
2
4-11
3rd down efficiency
4-12
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-2
64
Total Plays
74
374
Total Yards
465
5.8
Yards per Play
6.3
15
Total Drives
15
254
Passing
379
20/28
Comp/Att
32/54
8.5
Yards per pass
6.9
1
Interceptions thrown
3
2-21
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-10
120
Rushing
86
34
Rushing Attempts
19
3.5
Yards per rush
4.5
3-5
Red Zone (Made-Att)
4-5
7-55
Penalties
8-68
3
Turnovers
4
2
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
3
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
32:15
Possession
27:45
Injuries
Green Bay Packers
- Micah Parsons Out
- Christian Watson Questionable
- Keisean Nixon Questionable
- Josh Whyle Questionable
- Aaron Banks Questionable
Minnesota Vikings
- Christian Darrisaw Questionable
- Kyler Murray Questionable
- Theo Jackson Questionable
- Donovan Jackson Injured Reserve
- Josh Oliver Injured Reserve
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