Photos: Packers host Vikings in NFC North battle
Green Bay returned to friendly confines to take on Minnesota for the first time this season on Sunday.
Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson (23), left, celebrates with wide receiver Romeo Doubs (87) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks (13) celebrates after catching a pass for a first down during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell calls for a timeout during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Green Bay Packers kicker Brandon McManus (17) kicks a field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) catches a pass against Green Bay Packers safety Evan Williams (33), back, and cornerback Carrington Valentine (24) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) is tackled by Green Bay Packers linebacker Isaiah McDuffie (58) and defensive tackle Warren Brinson (91) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Green Bay Packers linebacker Isaiah McDuffie (58) celebrates a stop during an NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps
Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Warren Brinson (91) signals a stop on a fourth down play during an NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) looks to throw during an NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps
Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson (23) runs with the football after avoiding a tackle by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy (7), right, during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) passes while pressured by Green Bay Packers defensive end Rashan Gary (52), left, and defensive tackle Warren Brinson (91) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Green Bay Packers safety Zayne Anderson (39) recovers a muffed punt by Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Myles Price (4) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) lays on the ground after being sacked by Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons (1) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Green Bay got an effective day from its running back and its defense dominated at Lambeau Field.
Green Bay allowed just six points and had little trouble dispatching Minnesota at Lambeau Field.
State Journal columnist Jim Polzin hands out grades following Green Bay’s 23-6 win over Minnesota on Sunday at Lambeau Field.
Emanuel Wilson has been overcoming the odds for years now. So it was no surprise that he delivered a big performance while subbing for Josh Jacobs.
Parsons' penchant for making big plays late in games was on full display once again as Green Bay's big-ticket offseason pickup continues to pay dividends.Â
All three of Green Bay's units had effective moments in earning their second consecutive victory. The team hopes to repeat that style of performance.
The defending division champions are fresh off a thrilling win over New York and will host Green Bay on Thanksgiving in a short week.
The short week isn't a disadvantage — the Packers played in the same time slot Sunday — but it doesn't do much for the Lions' banged-up offensive line.
Jordan Love's injury is to his non-throwing shoulder, and it's been bothering him some. But he hopes to keep playing at a high level.
Green Bay's success in the NFC North division this season could come down to the outcome of Thursday's game in Detroit.Â
With a key starter's status for Thursday's game in Detroit up in the air, the Packers defense may need to turn to a Michigan native to slow Detroit's high-scoring offense.Â
The final injury report before the Thanksgiving Day game between the Packers and Lions provided key updates on some of Green Bay's most important contributors.
