The Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers will clash in the 128th edition of their storied rivalry on Sunday, September 26th at Lambeau Field. Both teams enter the game with undefeated records, setting the stage for a thrilling battle for NFC North supremacy.
The Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers will face off in the 128th edition of their storied rivalry on Sunday, September 26th at Lambeau Field. Both teams enter the game with undefeated records, setting the stage for a thrilling battle for NFC North supremacy.
The Vikings, led by quarterback Kirk Cousins, are off to a 3-0 start after impressive victories over the Cincinnati Bengals, Philadelphia Eagles, and Seattle Seahawks. Cousins has thrown for 725 yards and seven touchdowns while completing 69.1% of his passes this season.
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The Packers, led by quarterback Aaron Rodgers, are also 3-0 after defeating the Chicago Bears, New York Jets, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Rodgers has thrown for 686 yards and seven touchdowns while completing 69.5% of his passes.
Sunday's game will be the first time the Vikings and Packers have met since the Packers won last year's NFC Divisional Round playoff game. The Vikings have won the last two regular season meetings, including a 34-31 victory at Lambeau Field in 2020.
The Vikings' defense will be key to their success against the Packers. They are tied for ninth in the NFL in points allowed per game (17.3) and have forced seven turnovers this season. The Packers' offense, led by running back Aaron Jones and wide receiver Davante Adams, is averaging 30.7 points per game.
The Packers' defense will also be important, as they will need to contain Vikings running back Dalvin Cook and wide receiver Justin Jefferson. Cook is averaging 96.3 rushing yards per game, while Jefferson has 22 receptions for 303 yards and three touchdowns this season.
The Vikings and Packers have played 127 times in the regular season, with the Packers holding a 66-59-6 record. The Vikings have won the last two regular season meetings, including a 34-31 victory at Lambeau Field in 2020.
The game will be televised on FOX at 3:25 p.m. ET.
