# Packers 22, Vikings 39: Week 1 recap

> The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 39-22 on Sun, Sep 13 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN (Week 1, 2026 season). Records after the game: Packers 6-3, Vikings 6-2. J.Jefferson (MIN) led all players with +12.5 EPA on 10 targets.

- Source: https://pigskinnightly.com/games/2026-09-13-gb-at-min
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- Updated: 2026-11-11T07:46:03.697Z
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## Questions and answers

### Who won Packers vs Vikings?

The Minnesota Vikings won 39-22. By quarter: GB 9-10-3-0, MIN 3-7-7-22.

### Who was the best player in Packers vs Vikings?

By expected points added: J.Jefferson (MIN, +12.5 EPA on 10 targets), C.Watson (GB, +6.9 EPA on 8 targets) and C.Wentz (MIN, +4.5 EPA on 24 dropbacks).

### What was the turning point of Packers vs Vikings?

The biggest swing in win probability (19 points toward the Vikings) came in Q4 at 5:01: (Shotgun) J.Love sacked at GB 11 for -12 yards (sack split by A.Van Ginkel and B.Cashman). FUMBLES (A.Van Ginkel) [B.Cashman], RECOVERED by MIN-A.Van Ginkel at GB 8. A.Van Ginkel to GB 1 for 7 yards (Z.Bako-Bewele).

## Scoring summary

| Quarter | Clock | Play | Score |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Q1 | 12:11 | T.Smack 59 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Orzech, Holder-D.Whelan. | GB 3-0 MIN |
| Q1 | 7:43 | (Shotgun) J.Love pass deep middle to C.Watson for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIN-I.Rodgers was injured during the play. T.Smack extra point is No Good, Wide Right, Center-M.Orzech, Holder-D.Whelan. | GB 9-0 MIN |
| Q1 | 1:38 | W.Reichard 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.DePaola, Holder-B.Thorson. | GB 9-3 MIN |
| Q2 | 13:52 | T.Smack 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Orzech, Holder-D.Whelan. | GB 12-3 MIN |
| Q2 | 1:55 | (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Wentz pass deep left to J.Jefferson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.Penalty on GB-L.Van Ness, Defensive Offside, declined. W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-A.DePaola, Holder-B.Tho | GB 12-10 MIN |
| Q2 | 0:14 | J.Love pass short right to C.Watson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. T.Smack extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Orzech, Holder-D.Whelan. | GB 19-10 MIN |
| Q3 | 5:09 |  T.Smack 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Orzech, Holder-D.Whelan. | GB 22-10 MIN |
| Q3 | 2:08 | (Shotgun) C.Wentz pass deep middle to T.Hockenson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-A.DePaola, Holder-B.Thorson. | GB 22-17 MIN |
| Q4 | 6:37 | A.Jones left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. C.Wentz pass to J.Jefferson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. | GB 22-25 MIN |
| Q4 | 4:48 | J.Mason right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.Penalty on GB-B.Sorrell, Defensive Offside, declined. W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-A.DePaola, Holder-B.Thorson. | GB 22-32 MIN |
| Q4 | 3:55 | C.Wentz pass short right to J.Jefferson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-A.DePaola, Holder-B.Thorson. | GB 22-39 MIN |