The Packers have only 26 plays for 112 yards, have a turnover and a failed fourth down. They trail the Vikings 13-3 at halftime in a key NFC North battle.
The Vikings did nothing with the game’s only turnover. Cam Bynum recovered a Josh Jacobs fumble at the Minnesota 38 that Jerry Tillery forced, but the Vikings gained only 17 yards before punting. They reached the Green Bay 39, 31, 7 and 32 on their next four drives of the half.
Will Reichard missed a 57-yard field goal after the kick hit the crossbar, but he later made a chip-shot 25-yarder. Reichard missed a 55-yard attempt wide right on the final play of the half, but officials called Edgerrin Cooper offsides. The Packers were livid on the sideline with the call as Reichard then made a 50-yarder.
The only touchdown of the first half was a 31-yard throw from Sam Darnold to a wide-open Jalen Nailor.
The Vikings have 224 yards, with Darnold going 17-of-22 for 184 yards and a touchdown. Aaron Jones has eight carries for 30 yards, and T.J. Hockenson five catches for 68 yards. Justin Jefferson has two catches for 13 yards and Jordan Addison three for 29.
The Packers settled for a red-zone field goal with Brandon McManus making a 22-yard chip-shot kick. The eight-play, 49-yard drive ended at the Minnesota 4.
They went for it on fourth-and-2 on another drive that reached the Minnesota 23, but Jordan Love’s pass intended for Jayden Reed was incomplete.
Love is 7-of-12 for 45 yards, and Josh Jacobs has 13 carries for 61 yards.
