Packers earn must-win victory over Vikings on 'Sunday Night Football'

JASON WILDE For the State Journal
Jan 1, 2024
Jan 1, 2024 Updated Jul 4, 2026

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Packers quarterback Jordan Love scores on a 2-yard run in the second quarter to give Green Bay a 17-3 lead over the Vikings on Sunday in Minneapolis.

ABBIE PARR PHOTOS, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Packers' Jayden Reed gets into the end zone after a catch during the first half. The rookie receiver had two touchdown receptions.

Vikings quarterback Jaren Hall is sacked during the first half.

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JASON WILDE For the State Journal

MINNEAPOLIS — The scenario was clear before the Green Bay Packers took to the U.S. Bank Stadium turf on Sunday night.

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