Packers vs Vikings predictions, graded
Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings · Week 1, 2026 · Sun, Sep 13 · Final: Packers 22, Vikings 39 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Packers vs Vikings? Of 20 pundits with a call on record, the room is split, 10 each. 11 named a score; the median has the Packers by 2. The Vikings won 39-22, so 10 of 20 had the winner. Their graded calls averaged 50 out of 100.
Who the room took
20 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callPackers vs Vikings picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- Sports IllustratedVikings 5, Packers 5
- CBS SportsPackers 3, Vikings 2
- Locked On Packers (podcast)all 2 Packers
The other 3 pundits write or talk elsewhere: all 3 Vikings.
Packers vs Vikings score predictions
11 pundits named a score; the median call is Packers by 2, and the final was Vikings by 17.
Each dot is one pundit’s latest score call, placed at the winning margin it named. The solid bar is how the game actually finished. Hover or tap a dot for the pundit and the score.
- Jacob WestendorfPackers 27, Vikings 21Miss · 24
- Bill HuberVikings 34, Packers 31Close · 67
- Carter BahnsVikings 27, Packers 20Close · 76
- Jason HirschhornPackers 27, Vikings 17Miss · 33
- Brandon SneidePackers 27, Vikings 24Miss · 17
- Jordan DajaniVikings 22, Packers 16Close · 74
- Jared DubinPackers 30, Vikings 27Miss · 17
- Richard ShermanVikings 23, Packers 20Close · 67
- Mike FlorioVikings 30, Packers 20Hit · 83
- Pete PriscoPackers 26, Vikings 24Miss · 14
- John BreechPackers 22, Vikings 19Miss · 17
Packers at Vikings: how they came in
The Packers went 9-7-1 last season and the Vikings went 9-8 last season. It is a division game. On win totals, 18 pundits put the Packers at 9.1 wins on average, and 17 pundits put the Vikings at 10 wins on average.
US Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota · Division game
- Record coming in
- 0-0
- Unit ranks
- offense 16th, defense 5th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 9-7-1
- Win-total calls
- 19 pundits · average 9.1 · 3 to 17 wins
- Record coming in
- 0-0
- Unit ranks
- offense 29th, defense 1st of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 9-8
- Win-total calls
- 17 pundits · average 10 · 8 to 12 wins
Packers and Vikings players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (69 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Packers
- Jordan LoveStarting QB · QB
2,618 passing yards · 19 TD, 6 INT · 63.0% completions · 9 games · 1st in the NFL in passing yards
Jordan Love to finish top 10 at his position, by passing yards
“Love might be a top-10 quarterback in reality, but it’s best to regard him as a high-end to midrange QB2 in 2026 fantasy drafts.” the article →
Jordan Love to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“if Green Bay increases its pass rate to even league-average standards ... Love could return to QB1 land” the article →
- Kaleb JohnsonRB1 · RB
172 rushing yards on 42 carries · 1 TD · 1 catch for 10 · 7 games · 57th in the NFL in rushing yards
Kaleb Johnson to be 1st on the depth chart
“I think Caleb Johnson is gonna be the the lead back for the packers. That'd be what kinda like my mini prediction for them.” the article →
- Christian WatsonWR1 · WR
49 catches for 879 yards · 7 TD · 9 games · 3rd in the NFL in receiving yards
“Christian Watson has been practicing in pads this week, and it seems as if he'll be good to go for the Packers' road game against the Patriots on Sunday.” the article →
Christian Watson to be 1st on the depth chart
“Christian Watson got the bag this offseason and should be considered the clear WR1 for the Green Bay Packers.” the article →
- Tucker KraftTE1 · TE
36 catches for 351 yards · 3 TD · 9 games · 53rd in the NFL in receiving yards
Tucker Kraft to outplay his draft cost (a sixth-round ADP)
“Tucker Kraft has a sixth-round ADP... should be a key contributor to the Green Bay passing game.” the article →
Tucker Kraft to be 1st on the depth chart
“And someone's got to score all those touchdown that had been going to Josh Jacobs; big Tucker Kraft seems like the logical beneficiary.” the article →
- Lukas Van NessSack leader · LB
4.5 sacks · 19 solo tackles · 9 games · 22nd in the NFL in sacks
“Backs can be tricky, but Van Ness must be fine. Otherwise, the Packers would have added Arron Mosby or Nyjalik Kelly to an edge group with a limited depth chart... (Sunday's NFC North game against the Minnesota Vikings)” the article →
- Evan WilliamsTackle leader · S
1 sack · 47 solo tackles · 3 interceptions · 9 games · 3rd in the NFL in solo tackles
Evan Williams to make All-Pro
“Pete Prisco from CBS came to training camp in Green Bay and left and one of his observations was Evan Williams is gonna be an all pro.” the article →
Evan Williams to make the roster
“Safeties: Xavier McKinney, Evan Williams, Javon Bullard, Kitan Oladapo.” the article →
Vikings
- Carson WentzStarting QB · QB
357 passing yards · 3 TD, 2 INT · 48.4% completions · 3 games · 39th in the NFL in passing yards
Carson Wentz to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Meanwhile, Carson Wentz will back Murray up as J.J. McCarthy was relegated to the No. 3 role.” the article →
Carson Wentz to be 1st on the depth chart
“Paired with the matchup, Wentz would be a streaming option, and surely a popular DFS play this weekend.” the article →
- Aaron JonesRB1 · RB
474 rushing yards on 115 carries · 2 TD · 16 catches for 95 · 8 games · 17th in the NFL in rushing yards
“I think, well, this is definitely based on the assumption Aaron Jones plays... he was described as day to day. So which usually means to me that they're probably going to play. (Week 8)” the article →
Aaron Jones to be 1st on the depth chart
“With Jordan Mason out (thumb), Jones should be the clear lead back for the Vikings this week.” the article →
- Justin JeffersonWR1 · WR
31 catches for 393 yards · 4 TD · 7 games · 38th in the NFL in receiving yards
Justin Jefferson to fall short of his draft cost (the first round)
“And for all the reasons by Kyler Murray, I'm out on Justin Jefferson in the first round.” the article →
Justin Jefferson to finish top 1 at his position, by fantasy points
“Minnesota has our easiest passing schedule for 2026 as an added cherry in getting Jefferson back in the mix to compete as WR1 overall.” the article →
- T.J. HockensonTE1 · TE
35 catches for 328 yards · 3 TD · 8 games · 59th in the NFL in receiving yards
“But chances are he’ll be ready to go in Week 7 when the Vikings come out of their bye week.” the article →
T.J. Hockenson to record 2 receiving tds
“I wouldn't be shocked if he finds paydirt twice in this advantageous matchup.” the article →
- Andrew Van GinkelSack leader · LB
7.5 sacks · 13 solo tackles · 1 interception · 8 games · 4th in the NFL in sacks
- Blake CashmanTackle leader · LB
4.5 sacks · 39 solo tackles · 8 games · 10th in the NFL in solo tackles
Every call on Packers at Vikings
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Kyler Murray to be 1st on the depth chart
it's widely expected that Murray will be taking the snaps when the Vikings face the Packers in Week 1
Kyler Murray to be 1st on the depth chart
it’s widely expected that Murray will be taking the snaps when the Vikings face the Packers in Week 1
Kyler Murray to be 1st on the depth chart
it's widely expected that Murray will be taking the snaps when the Vikings face the Packers in Week 1
Green Bay Packers to beat Vikings
Vikings (vs. Packers). ... The Vikings new quarterback is trying to learn a new offense ... This will be one of those hiccups.
Kyler Murray to be 1st on the depth chart
I've expressed my confidence that Kyler Murray will be the Vikings' Week 1 starter
Kyler Murray to be 1st on the depth chart
everyone believes the veteran is in the driver's seat and all but guaranteed to be the Week 1 starter
Kyler Murray to be 1st on the depth chart
Murray will be the Vikings' fourth different Week 1 starting quarterback over the last four years.
Chris McClellan to be 1st on the depth chart
Chris McClellan quickly jumped in with the No. 1 offense during OTAs, making him a big favorite to be a starter for Week 1.
Kyler Murray to be 1st on the depth chart
it’s widely expected that Murray will be taking the snaps when the Vikings face the Packers in Week 1
Kyler Murray to be 1st on the depth chart
Players involved: J.J. McCarthy vs. Kyler Murray / Prediction: Murray starts Week 1
Kyler Murray to be 1st on the depth chart
Prediction : Kyler Murray wins the Week 1 job.