# Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers game

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/minnesota-vikings-and-green-bay-packers-game
> Updated: 2026-09-13T21:14:49.000Z. Sources: 41. Developments: 2.

The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Green Bay Packers 39-22 in their Week 1 season opener. The victory was overshadowed by a significant injury to Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray, who was ruled out for the remainder of the contest after being placed in the concussion protocol following a collision with Packers defenders Lukas Van Ness and Javon Bullard. During the incident, Bullard was assessed an unnecessary roughness penalty.

Following Murray’s exit, veteran Carson Wentz led a comeback effort. After trailing 22-10 in the third quarter, the Vikings scored 29 unanswered points. Wentz completed 12 of 19 attempts for 133 yards and three touchdowns, including two passes to Justin Jefferson and one to T. J. Hockenson. Jefferson also contributed a touchdown run.

Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur faced scrutiny following a decision to attempt a fourth-and-1 sneak rather than a field goal while leading. The play failed to convert and preceded the Vikings’ scoring run. The Packers' performance was further characterized by a late-game collapse involving four fourth-quarter turnovers and struggles to protect quarterback Jordan Love. The loss highlights ongoing challenges for Green Bay, who surrendered a substantial lead. For Minnesota, the win necessitates managing Murray’s health and evaluating the depth chart, which includes Wentz and rookie J. J. McCarthy. Under his contract terms, Wentz is eligible for a $100,000 bonus for playing at least 60% of the snaps in a winning game.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-13: Carson Wentz leads Vikings to comeback win over Packers

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz threw three touchdowns to lead a 39-22 comeback win over the Green Bay Packers, securing a $100,000 performance bonus.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carson-wentz-leads-vikings-to-comeback-win-over-packers

### 2026-09-13: Minnesota Vikings defeat Green Bay Packers after Kyler Murray concussion

The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Green Bay Packers 39-22 after quarterback Kyler Murray exited with a concussion. Carson Wentz led a 29-point comeback to secure the season-opening win.

41 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/green-bay-packers-open-2026-season-against-minnesota-vikings

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