Vikings vs Packers Rivalry Renewed | NFL News

0:00It's September 7th, NFL News Today starts now, AI powered and always on. Alright, let's talk about the start of the 2026 NFL season. The Minnesota Vikings are kicking things off at home. US Bank Stadium against their biggest rivals, the Green Bay Packers. This is a huge divisional game right out the gate, just like last year when they took down the Bears in week one. Getting a win here sets the tone early. Now, the Packers, under head coach Matt LaFloor, have been pretty consistent about making the playoffs, even if they haven't always gone deep. Quarterback Jordan Love has stepped up and become a solid starter, leading them to the postseason each year he's been the guy. The big question for him is turning that regular season's success into playoff wins, as they've lost three straight playoff games after winning there. First, this rivalry runs deep, going all the way back to 1961. Green Bay holds the overall series lead, but Minnesota has had the edge in their recent matchups, taking three of the last four.

1:00It's always a battle when these two teams meet, and this opener is no different. However, Green Bay is heading into this game with some issues. There are injury concerns on their offensive line, with a couple of key guys working back from knee injuries. Plus, their star running back, Josh Jacobs, is currently on the commissioner's exemplest, due to legal issues, making his availability uncertain for. Week 1 Despite those challenges, you can never count out the packers. They've got talent like safety. Xavier McKinney, who was an all pro last season, and will be a tough matchup for the Vikings passing game. It's going to be a test, but Minnesota has a chance to start their season, strong at home against a familiar foe.