Work horse back Josh Jacob and rookie wide recover Mathew Golden fuller out, the Vikings missed out on elite pass rusher Jonathon Grenard.
Sophomore Qb Jj McCarthy took the field first, playing behind his starting line for the first time this season, some nice defensive work from the Green Bay packers saw them stop the Vikings and force a 52 yard field goal which elite kicker Will Richard drilled down the middle. 0-3
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - AUGUST 10: J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings carries the ball in the second quarter of the preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders at U.S. Bank Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
Despite some drop issues the Green bay signal caller has had a stellar season, and a deep pass interference call on Josh Metellus saw Green Bay in the red zone, some heavy running from Devonte Wyatt got them to the one yard line.
Second string running back Emanuel Wilson used some heavy downfield running going over the top of pro-bowl line backer Blake Cashman to score, Green Bay had scored on all six of their last red zone trips. 7-3
A great stop from Green Bay saw Ryan Wright unleash one hell of a punt leaving the packers at the one, the packers started moving the ball but a Dallas Turner sack Jordan Love forcing an inevitable punt.
On the next drive running back Jordan Mason burst through the line for a 20 yard carry, although after a Tj Hockenson QB sneak they turned it over on downs.
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - JANUARY 13: Punter Ryan Wright #17 of the Minnesota Vikings punts the football during first half of the Minnesota Vikings versus Los Angeles Rams NFL Wild Card football game at State Farm Stadium on January 13, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Bruce Yeung/Getty Images)
A quiet second quarter saw Green Bay driving, until a stop was made by Brian Flores and they forced a field goal to make it 10-3
A huger third and one with one minute left to play saw Aaron Jones convert it to keep the drive alive, and McCathy fired a ball into superstar wide out Justin Jefferson who made a spectacular catch.
A sack from Green Bay forced the Vikings to yet again kick the field goal making the score going into half 10-6 with riechard again hitting a 57 yard field goal.
Coming out at half the Brian Flores lead defence forced some tackles for loss and it forced a punt, but a vital error from miles price saw the Green Bay defenders recover the punt in the red zone.
Nice run play from Emanuel Wilson saw him score his second touchdown of the day with some all out goal line effort to make it, 17-6.
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 05: Tucker Kraft #85 and Emanuel Wilson #31 of the Green Bay Packers celebrate after Wilson scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field on January 05, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
On the first drive of the half for Minnesota saw McCarthy get sacked for a seven yard loss, they didn’t over come this sat back which forced a Ryan Wright punt.
A nice drive by Green Bay was almost perfectly called by Matt Le’fleur looked inevitable to end in at least three points but Eric Wilson made a great play on third and one to force a punt.
On then drive back to back pressures and a sack from all star pass rusher Michah Parsons forced another punt.
Another playe this year by UFL defensive tackle Jalen Redmond ending the backers drive forcing another three points. 20-6
After some nice defensive play yet again saw the Vikings at third and 17 and some pressure from Rashawn Garry ended in a Devonte Wyatt sack and a Vikings punt.
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 07: Rashan Gary #52 and Quay Walker #7 of the Green Bay Packers celebrate after third down stop during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field on September 07, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
Another Rashawn Garry pressure saw the QBs arm get knocked on a drop back and the tipped pass lead to an interception.
After a nice defensive hold forced the Packers to punt, on the next Vikings drive McCarthy tried to force a ball into Jailen Nailor he was picked off by Evan Williams.
The Packers controlled the game for the remaining time never letting the Vikings back in the game, winning 23-6.