Photos: Packers take down Vikings in season opener behind virtuoso performance from Aaron Rodgers
From the Photos: Packers' 2020 season in pictures series
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers was in top form Sunday as the Green Bay Packers defeated the Minnesota Vikings, 43-34, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.Â
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) hands the ball off to running back Aaron Jones (33) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis.Â
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Green Bay Packers players run onto the field before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis.Â
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Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones tries to catch a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis. The pass was incomplete.Â
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Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) tries to break a tackle by Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Jalyn Holmes during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis.Â
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass over Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis.Â
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Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) kicks a 31-yard field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis.Â
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Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook scores on a 1-yard touchdown run ahead of Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Christian Kirksey (58) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis.Â
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws a pass ahead of Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis.Â
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) calls a play at the line during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis.
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Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) celebrates with teammate Rashan Gary (52) after tackling Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins in the end zone for a safety during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis.Â
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Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander tackles Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) in the end zone for a safety during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis.Â
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Minnesota Vikings free safety Harrison Smith (22) and cornerback Mike Hughes (21) break up a pass intended for Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (83) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis.Â
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Minnesota Vikings free safety Harrison Smith (22) and cornerback Mike Hughes (21) break up a pass intended for Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (83) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis.Â
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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams runs from Minnesota Vikings defensive back Holton Hill (24) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis.Â
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis.Â
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws a pass ahead of Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Armon Watts, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis.Â
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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) catches a 24-yard touchdown pass over Minnesota Vikings defensive back Anthony Harris during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis.Â
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Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis.Â
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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) celebrates with teammate Allen Lazard (13) after catching a 24-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis.Â
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Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur, left, talks with quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis.Â
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A view of "It Takes All Of Us" in the endzone before the start of an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis.Â
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Members of the Minnesota Vikings stand during a playing of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" before the start of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis.
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Line judge Jeff Seeman (45) talks to side judge Dave Meslow (118) in the second quarter during an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis.Â
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) runs with the ball in the second quarter during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis.
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Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith celebrates after sacking Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis.Â
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Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith sacks Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis.Â
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A general view of U.S. Bank Stadium before the start of an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis.Â
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Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander, left, intercepts a pass intended for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis.Â
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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling catches a 45-yard touchdown pass in front of Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cameron Dantzler (27) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis.Â
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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling catches a 45-yard touchdown pass in front of Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cameron Dantzler (27) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis.Â
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis.Â
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers celebrates with teammates after throwing a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis.Â
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Green Bay Packers nose tackle Kenny Clark is helped off the field after getting injured during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis.Â
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Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander, top intercepts a pass intended for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis.Â
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins throws a pass over Green Bay Packers linebacker Rashan Gary (52) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis.Â
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Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) carries the ball upfield during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis.Â
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Green Bay Packers' Jordan Jones runs upfield on a kickoff during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis.Â
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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) catches a 1-yard touchdown pass ahead of Minnesota Vikings defensive back Holton Hill (24) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis.Â
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis.Â
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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams, center, celebrates with teammates Aaron Rodgers, left, and Marquez Valdes-Scantling, right, after catching a 1-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis.Â
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