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← 2026 Week 1

Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings

Final: GB 22 – MIN 39 · U.S. Bank Stadium · GB 0-0, MIN 0-0

How each AI called it

GPT-OSS 120B

OpenAI (open-weight)

Picks Minnesota Vikings · confidence 75% · predicted GB 17 – MIN 24Correct

The Vikings should win thanks to a superior pass rush and a healthy defense at home, while the Packers miss key defensive linemen and their starting running back.

Full analysis

Green Bay Packers

Packers are dealing with several key absences on defense and at running back, putting pressure on Jordan Love to carry the offense.

Strengths
  • Jordan Love's experience
  • solid receiving corps
  • new defensive coordinator familiar with Kyler Murray's tendencies
Concerns
  • DT Devonte Wyatt and DT Javon Hargrave both questionable – leaves interior defense vulnerable
  • Edge rusher Barryn Sorrell questionable
  • RB Josh Jacobs out – run game diminished
  • multiple defensive linemen limited in practice
Injuries
  • Devonte Wyatt (DT) - questionable (ankle) - weakens interior D
  • Javon Hargrave (DT) - questionable (knee) - weakens interior D
  • Barryn Sorrell (DE) - questionable (foot) - reduces pass rush edge
  • Ty'Ron Hopper (LB) - questionable (Achilles) - depth hit
  • Josh Jacobs (RB) - out (personal/legal) - major blow to rushing attack
Last game

Lost 31‑27 at Chicago on Jan. 11, 2026, surrendering 31 points and showing defensive frailties; also fell 16‑3 at Minnesota on Jan. 4, 2026, struggling to stop the Vikings' defense.

Minnesota Vikings

Vikings enter with a strong, healthy defense and a mobile quarterback in a familiar indoor environment.

Strengths
  • elite pass rush
  • experienced safety Harrison Smith
  • Kyler Murray's dual‑threat ability
Concerns
  • center Michael Jurgens on IR hurting interior line cohesion
  • RB Jermar Jefferson IR limits depth
  • Safety Jakobe Thomas questionable
Injuries
  • Ben Yurosek (TE) - IR - minimal impact
  • Jakobe Thomas (S) - questionable (illness) - reduces safety depth
  • Jermar Jefferson (RB) - IR - limits running back rotation
  • Michael Jurgens (C) - IR - impacts interior line protection
  • Tyler Batty (LB) - IR (ACL) - depth loss at linebacker
Last game

Most recent outing was a 16‑3 win over Green Bay on Jan. 4, 2026, where the defense held the Packers to just three points and the offense did enough to secure the victory.

Key factors

  • Pass rush vs interior D (high, favors MIN) — Minnesota's front seven is healthy and aggressive, while Green Bay is missing both starting defensive tackles and an edge rusher.
  • Running game (medium, favors MIN) — Packers are without Josh Jacobs; Minnesota's backfield still has usable depth despite Jefferson's IR.
  • Home field/indoors (low, favors MIN) — U.S. Bank Stadium's controlled conditions favor a defense that can dominate the line of scrimmage.
What it looked at
  • venue and weather
  • injury reports for both teams
  • recent game results and performance details
  • news articles highlighting key match‑ups and roster status
  • knowledge of offseason moves (Kyler Murray, Harrison Smith) and scheme familiarity

Reasoning

Minnesota enters the opener with a largely intact defense, including a potent pass rush and veteran safety Harrison Smith, while the Packers are missing both starting interior defensive tackles and their lead running back Josh Jacobs. The Vikings' recent 16‑3 win over Green Bay demonstrates how effectively they can shut down the Packers' offense, and the indoor turf eliminates weather concerns. Although the Packers have a seasoned quarterback in Jordan Love and a new defensive coordinator who knows Kyler Murray, the personnel gaps on the line of scrimmage and limited run game give Minnesota a clear advantage, especially at home. These factors combine to make a Minnesota victory the most likely outcome.

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GLM-5.2

Z.ai (Zhipu)

Picks Minnesota Vikings · confidence 68% · predicted GB 17 – MIN 27Correct

The Vikings win a Week 1 divisional matchup behind Kyler Murray's mobility and Brian Flores' pass rush attacking a depleted Packers offense missing Josh Jacobs. Green Bay's offensive line concerns and lack of a run threat allow Minnesota to pin their ears back against Jordan Love in a bad matchup for the Packers.

Full analysis

Green Bay Packers

Green Bay faces a tough Week 1 road test missing their lead back Josh Jacobs and with multiple defensive line and edge players banged up, leaving Jordan Love vulnerable to Minnesota's pass rush.

Strengths
  • Jordan Love's arm talent and receiving weapons
  • Jonathan Gannon brings fresh defensive perspective from Arizona
  • Passing game can still threaten if Love gets time
Concerns
  • Josh Jacobs out removes the primary run threat and keeps Minnesota's pass rush honest
  • Offensive line depth with multiple knee injuries limiting key players
  • Defensive interior and edge depth compromised with Wyatt, Hargrave, and Sorrell questionable
  • No Micah Parsons per S1 report, removing elite edge pressure
Injuries
  • Josh Jacobs RB - Out (Commissioner's Exempt List) - massive loss, removes lead back and run threat
  • Javon Hargrave DT - Questionable (Knee) - starting DL possibly limited
  • Devonte Wyatt DT - Questionable (Ankle) - starting DL possibly limited
  • Barryn Sorrell DE - Questionable (Foot) - edge depth concern
  • Ty'Ron Hopper LB - Questionable (Achilles) - linebacker depth questionable
  • Micah Parsons - Out per S1 - elite edge rusher unavailable
Last game

Beat Arizona 42-38 in preseason finale in a shootout, but that's preseason. In their last meaningful game, they lost 31-27 at Chicago in Week 18, closing 2025 with two straight losses including the 16-3 defeat at Minnesota.

Minnesota Vikings

Minnesota enters 2026 with a healthier roster than Green Bay and a new high-upside quarterback in Kyler Murray who knows Jonathan Gannon's defensive scheme intimately, creating a Week 1 edge.

Strengths
  • Kyler Murray's mobility and familiarity with Gannon's defensive tendencies
  • Brian Flores' aggressive pass rush against a weakened Packers offensive line
  • Harrison Smith's return bolstering the secondary
  • relatively clean injury report with most roster available
Concerns
  • Center Michael Jurgens on IR could affect OL continuity
  • Preseason finale was ugly 34-6 loss at Denver
  • Transitioning to a new starting quarterback always carries Week 1 risk
Injuries
  • Ben Yurosek - IR - minor TE depth loss
  • Michael Jurgens C - IR - starting center out, impacts OL
  • Tyler Batty LB - IR (ACL) - depth loss at linebacker
  • Jakobe Thomas S - Questionable (Illness) - potential secondary depth concern
Last game

Lost 34-6 at Denver in preseason finale, but preseason results matter little; starters played sparingly. In their last meaningful game, they beat Green Bay 16-3 in Week 18 to close 2025 on a positive note.

Key factors

  • Josh Jacobs absence (high, favors MIN) — Green Bay's lead back is on the Commissioner's Exempt List and won't play, forcing MarShawn Lloyd into duty and allowing Minnesota's defense to focus on the pass rush without respecting the run.
  • Packers OL/edge injuries (high, favors MIN) — Multiple Packers linemen and edge defenders are limited or out, including no Micah Parsons per S1, weakening both protection for Love and Green Bay's ability to pressure Murray.
  • Murray-Gannon familiarity (medium, favors MIN) — Kyler Murray played under Jonathan Gannon for three years in Arizona and knows his scheme, though Gannon also knows Murray's tendencies; net edge likely to Minnesota's quarterback.
  • Home field and indoor venue (medium, favors MIN) — U.S. Bank Stadium provides a loud indoor environment for a divisional opener, and Minnesota has won six of the last ten meetings in this rivalry.
  • Vikings roster health (medium, favors MIN) — Minnesota's injury report is comparatively clean with most of the roster as full participants, while Green Bay's is longer and more impactful to starters.
  • Harrison Smith return (low, favors MIN) — The veteran safety came out of retirement to bolster Minnesota's secondary, adding experience and communication to a unit facing Jordan Love's downfield ability.
What it looked at
  • Injury report confirming Josh Jacobs out and multiple Packers DL/edge players questionable
  • S1 reporting Micah Parsons unavailable for Green Bay
  • S3 detailing MarShawn Lloyd replacing Jacobs and Minnesota unconcerned about GB run game
  • S5 analysis of bad matchup due to poor OL play and no Jacobs
  • S2 on Murray-Gannon familiarity dynamic
  • S4 series history showing Vikings winning six of last ten
  • End-of-2025 results showing Minnesota sweeping late meetings including 16-3 over GB
  • Minnesota's cleaner injury report compared to Green Bay's longer list
  • Preseason results weighed lightly per instructions

Reasoning

Minnesota holds multiple advantages heading into this Week 1 divisional matchup. The most significant is Green Bay being without Josh Jacobs on the Commissioner's Exempt List, which removes the Packers' primary run threat and allows Brian Flores to unleash his pass rush against Jordan Love without fear of being burned on the ground. Green Bay's offensive line is also banged up with multiple players limited in practice, and the defense is without Micah Parsons and potentially without key linemen Javon Hargrave and Devonte Wyatt. Meanwhile, Minnesota's roster is comparatively healthy, they're at home in a loud indoor stadium where they've had recent success against Green Bay, and Kyler Murray's intimate knowledge of Jonathan Gannon's defensive scheme from their Arizona years gives the Vikings' new quarterback a Week 1 leg up. The Packers' late-2025 form included two losses to close the season, one of which was a 16-3 defeat at Minnesota. While Murray transitioning to a new team carries some Week 1 risk and Gannon also knows Murray's weaknesses, the cumulative weight of Green Bay's injuries on both sides of the ball tilts this firmly toward the Vikings. I have moderate confidence rather than high because Week 1 outcomes are inherently volatile and Murray's Minnesota debut could have growing pains, but the matchup edges stack up for Minnesota.

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Nemotron 3 Ultra

NVIDIA

Picks Minnesota Vikings · confidence 78% · predicted GB 20 – MIN 27Correct

Minnesota wins a divisional opener at home behind a healthier roster, Kyler Murray's debut in Kevin O'Connell's system, and a pass rush that can attack Jordan Love without respecting Green Bay's depleted run game. The Packers' missing Josh Jacobs and two starting defensive tackles tips the scales decisively.

Full analysis

Green Bay Packers

Packers face immediate adversity: no Josh Jacobs, two starting DTs questionable, new DC Jonathan Gannon installing scheme Week 1 on the road against a division rival that swept them last year. Jordan Love must carry offense against aggressive Vikings front.

Strengths
  • Jordan Love's arm talent and second-year command in LaFleur's system
  • Christian Watson/Jayden Reed/Tucker Kraft give three vertical threats
  • Rashan Gary and Preston Smith still dangerous edge rushers
  • Special teams unit consistently above average
Concerns
  • Run game nonexistent without Jacobs; MarShawn Lloyd unproven as bell cow
  • Interior DL decimated: Hargrave and Wyatt both questionable leaves massive hole vs run
  • New DC Gannon's first live call vs Murray who knows his scheme intimately
  • Offensive line ranked below average in pass protection metrics 2025
Injuries
  • Josh Jacobs RB - Out (Personal/Exempt List) - CRITICAL LOSS, lead back unavailable
  • Javon Hargrave DT - Questionable (Knee) - starting 3-tech, run defense anchor
  • Devonte Wyatt DT - Questionable (Ankle) - starting nose, interior pass rush
  • Barryn Sorrell DE - Questionable (Foot) - rotational edge rusher
  • Ty'Ron Hopper LB - Questionable (Achilles) - backup LB/special teamer
Last game

Lost 16-3 at Minnesota in 2025 Week 18; offense generated 198 total yards, Love sacked 4 times, run game 42 yards on 18 carries. Preseason wins vs DEN/ARI came against backups.

Minnesota Vikings

Vikings enter 2026 with continuity on offense (O'Connell, Jefferson, Addison, Hockenson), a reported upgrade at quarterback in Kyler Murray, and Harrison Smith returning to anchor the secondary. Their defensive front seven stays aggressive with Danielle Hunter and Jonathan Greenard setting edges.

Strengths
  • Elite WR duo (Jefferson/Addison) stresses any secondary
  • Kyler Murray adds legitimte run threat to O'Connell's scheme
  • Harrison Smith's return stabilizes back-end communication
  • Home crowd noise in dome amplifies pass rush
Concerns
  • Murray's first game in new system after injury-plagued 2025
  • Backup center Michael Jurgens on IR tests interior depth
  • Young safety Jakobe Thomas questionable with illness
Injuries
  • Ben Yurosek TE - IR - backup TE loss, minimal impact
  • Jakobe Thomas S - Questionable (Illness) - backup safety, low impact if out
  • Jermar Jefferson RB - IR - depth piece only
  • Michael Jurgens C - IR - backup interior OL, could matter if starter goes down
  • Tyler Batty LB - IR (ACL) - rookie depth loss
Last game

Beat Detroit 23-10 on Christmas Day 2025 to clinch playoff berth; defense forced three turnovers, Murray (if signed) did not play. Preseason results meaningless (starters sat).

Key factors

  • Packers RB vacuum (high, favors MIN) — Josh Jacobs (1,100+ yards 2025) out forces Green Bay into MarShawn Lloyd vs loaded box; Vikings can sell out for pass rush.
  • Packers interior DL health (high, favors MIN) — Hargrave and Wyatt both questionable removes two best run defenders; Vikings' zone scheme and Murray's legs exploit soft middle.
  • Murray-Gannon familiarity (medium, favors MIN) — Murray ran Gannon's defense for three years in Arizona; knows tendencies, checks, and blitz patterns better than Packers' own players.
  • Home dome environment (medium, favors MIN) — US Bank Stadium crowd noise disrupts Packers' snap count and protection communication; Vikings 6-2 at home in 2025.
  • Divisional sweep momentum (low, favors MIN) — Vikings won both 2025 meetings by combined 36-13; psychological edge in rivalry game.
What it looked at
  • Venue/weather (indoor turf eliminates elements)
  • 2025 head-to-head results (MIN swept GB decisively)
  • Injury report (Jacobs OUT, Hargrave/Wyatt questionable vs minimal MIN losses)
  • News sources S1-S10 (Jacobs exempt list, Murray signing, Harrison Smith return, Gannon-Murray history, Packers OL concerns)

Reasoning

Every meaningful arrow points Minnesota. The Packers arrive without their offensive engine (Jacobs) and their two best interior defenders (Hargrave, Wyatt) banged up, facing a division rival that dominated them twice in January. The Vikings' reported signing of Kyler Murray — who knows new Packers DC Jonathan Gannon's scheme intimately from three years in Arizona — creates a rare Week 1 schematic advantage for the offense. Harrison Smith's return stabilizes a secondary that can now play aggressively without safety help concerns. Green Bay's offensive line, already a liability in pass protection, must now protect Love against a Vikings front that can pin its ears back with zero fear of the run. The only path to a Packers win is a vintage Love heroics game against a defense adjusting to new pieces, but the cumulative personnel and situational disadvantages are too large to ignore in a season opener on the road.

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Mistral Large

Mistral AI

Picks Minnesota Vikings · confidence 70% · predicted GB 17 – MIN 24Correct

The Vikings win due to a stronger defensive front and the absence of Packers RB Josh Jacobs, which limits Green Bay's offensive balance and forces Jordan Love into high-pressure situations against a reinvigorated Minnesota pass rush.

Full analysis

Green Bay Packers

Green Bay is in a precarious position without Josh Jacobs, relying heavily on Jordan Love to carry the offense. Their defensive line is banged up, and the offensive line struggles could be exposed by Minnesota's pass rush.

Strengths
  • Jordan Love's arm talent and ability to extend plays
  • MarShawn Lloyd's potential as a fill-in RB if Jacobs is out
Concerns
  • Offensive line struggles in pass protection
  • Lack of a reliable run game without Jacobs
  • Defensive line injuries could limit pass rush
Injuries
  • Josh Jacobs RB - Out (Personal) - Major impact; removes Green Bay's best offensive weapon and forces reliance on unproven backups
  • Javon Hargrave DT - Questionable (Knee) - Could weaken interior pass rush if he doesn't play
  • Devonte Wyatt DT - Questionable (Ankle) - Depth issue on defensive line
  • Barryn Sorrell DE - Questionable (Foot) - Edge rusher depth concern
Last game

The Packers won 42-38 vs. Arizona in their final preseason game, with Love playing well in limited action (12/15, 150 yards, 2 TDs). However, the defense was torched for 38 points, and the offensive line struggled in pass protection early.

Minnesota Vikings

Minnesota enters Week 1 with a healthy roster and a clear game plan to exploit Green Bay's weaknesses, particularly their run defense and offensive line vulnerabilities. The addition of Kyler Murray adds a dynamic threat, but the Vikings' defense is the key to this matchup.

Strengths
  • Strong defensive line with Harrison Smith back at safety
  • Kyler Murray's mobility and familiarity with Jonathan Gannon's defensive schemes
  • Healthy roster with minimal impactful injuries
Concerns
  • Lack of a proven running back to complement Murray
  • Preseason losses may indicate rust or depth issues
Injuries
  • Jakobe Thomas S - Questionable (Illness) - Minimal impact if he plays; depth safety
  • Tyler Batty LB - Injured Reserve (Knee - ACL) - Loss of depth but not a starter
Last game

The Vikings lost 34-6 at Denver in their final preseason game, but starters played sparingly. Their defense looked sharp in the previous preseason win (13-10 @ NYG), and the offense moved the ball efficiently in limited action.

Key factors

  • Josh Jacobs' absence (high, favors MIN) — Without Jacobs, Green Bay's run game is severely weakened, forcing Jordan Love into obvious passing situations against a strong Vikings pass rush.
  • Defensive line matchup (high, favors MIN) — Minnesota's defensive line is healthier and more experienced, while Green Bay's is banged up (Hargrave, Wyatt). This could lead to consistent pressure on Love.
  • Kyler Murray vs. Jonathan Gannon (medium, favors MIN) — Murray knows Gannon's schemes from their time together in Arizona, which could help him exploit Green Bay's defense, especially if their pass rush is limited.
  • Home field advantage (low, favors MIN) — U.S. Bank Stadium is a tough place to play, but the advantage is minor in Week 1 with no crowd noise concerns yet.
  • Jordan Love's performance (medium, favors neutral) — Love has the talent to win this game, but he'll need to play at a high level under pressure. His preseason performance was promising, but this is a real test.
What it looked at
  • Injury reports for both teams, focusing on key positions (RB, DL, OL)
  • Recent preseason results, particularly defensive performance and offensive line play
  • News sources highlighting the impact of Josh Jacobs' absence and Kyler Murray's familiarity with Green Bay's defensive coordinator
  • Historical context of the rivalry and recent head-to-head matchups
  • Situational factors like home field and weather (minimal impact)

Reasoning

The Vikings hold several critical advantages in this matchup. First, the absence of Josh Jacobs removes Green Bay's most reliable offensive weapon, forcing Jordan Love to carry the load through the air. This plays into Minnesota's hands, as their defensive line is healthier and more capable of generating pressure, especially with Harrison Smith back at safety to help contain Love's scrambling. Second, Kyler Murray's familiarity with Jonathan Gannon's defensive schemes could help the Vikings exploit Green Bay's secondary, particularly if their pass rush is limited by injuries to Hargrave and Wyatt. Third, Minnesota's offensive line should have the upper hand in pass protection, giving Murray time to pick apart a Packers defense that struggled in the preseason. While Love has the talent to win this game, the lack of a run game and the pressure from Minnesota's defense make it difficult for Green Bay to sustain drives. The Vikings' strengths align too well with Green Bay's weaknesses, particularly in the trenches, making them the safer pick.

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What the AIs looked at

Every AI received exactly this research pack. Betting lines and ESPN's own win predictor are deliberately left out.

Venue and weather

  • U.S. Bank Stadium (Minneapolis, MN); artificial turf
  • Forecast: 65°F

Recent results and last game

  • MIN: W 23-10 vs DET 2025-12-25; W 16-3 vs GB 2026-01-04; W 13-10 @ NYG 2026-08-15 (preseason); L 13-3 vs BAL 2026-08-22 (preseason); L 34-6 @ DEN 2026-08-29 (preseason)
  • GB: L 16-3 @ MIN 2026-01-04; L 31-27 @ CHI 2026-01-11; L 28-9 @ PIT 2026-08-13 (preseason); W 33-13 @ DEN 2026-08-22 (preseason); W 42-38 vs ARI 2026-08-29 (preseason)

Injury report (ESPN)

  • MIN: Ben Yurosek TE - Injured Reserve (Undisclosed); Jakobe Thomas S - Questionable (Illness); Jermar Jefferson RB - Injured Reserve (Undisclosed); Michael Jurgens C - Injured Reserve (Undisclosed); Tyler Batty LB - Injured Reserve (Knee - ACL)
  • GB: Devonte Wyatt DT - Questionable (Ankle); Javon Hargrave DT - Questionable (Knee); Josh Jacobs RB - Out (Personal); Barryn Sorrell DE - Questionable (Foot); Ty'Ron Hopper LB - Questionable (Achilles)

News and previews

  • [S1] Vikings vs. Packers Week 1 Tracker: Injury updates, predictions ... - Week 1 looks like a great time for the Vikings to take on the Packers. Not only is the majority of Minnesota's roster healthy, but they'll be taking on a Green Bay team that we know will be without edge rusher Micah Parsons, and running back Josh Jacobs is unlikely to play as well due to currently being on the Commissioner's Exempt List. [...] Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season is …
  • [S2] Predictions for Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings NFL Week 1 - The big factor in this opener is the matchup between new Packers defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon and his quarterback in Arizona the past three years, Kyler Murray. They know each other well. Murray knows all the ins and outs of Gannon’s scheme but doesn’t have added insight into the Packers’ defensive personnel. Gannon, on the other hand, knows what Murray does well and …
  • [S3] Vikings Have Advantages Over Packers in 3 Key Areas Ahead of Week 1 - Unless something changes by kickoff, Green Bay will be without starting running back Josh Jacobs, who is currently on the commissioner-exempt list pending the result of legal issues. In his place, MarShawn Lloyd is in line to get the start. It would be surprising to see him run the ball more than 20 times against Minnesota. [...] The Packers have a lot of good players at their…
  • [S4] Week 1 NFL picks, predictions for Kalshi, Polymarket, Underdog: Bears-Panthers, Packers-Vikings markets - CBS Sports - The NFL Week 1 schedule features several division rivalries, including an NFC North battle between the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings. Green Bay leads the all-time series 67-61-3, but the Vikings have fared well in recent years, winning six of the past 10 meetings. The Vikings, who are coming off a 9-8 campaign in 2025, signed former No. 1 overall pick Kyler Murray th…
  • [S5] Packers Week 1 Preview: Why the Vikings are dangerous | Acme Packing Company - It’s just a bad matchup, and it’s made worse by the fact that Minnesota will likely be completely and totally unconcerned about the Packers’ running game, with poor line play and no Josh Jacobs around. This will allow them to come after Jordan Love all day without much fear of getting burned. And since they coaxed Harrison Smith out of retirement to play safety, the Vikings wi…
  • [S6] Vikings-Packers Thursday Injury Report - Yahoo Sports - Story by SB Nation SB Nation Vikings-Packers Thursday Injury Report Warren Ludford · 4 min read About Our Ads Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement The Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers released the first update of their injury reports this week after Thursday's practice in advance of their Sunday afternoon matchup at US Bank Stadium. Here they are. #### Minnesota Vi…
  • [S7] What injuries are the Vikings and Packers dealing with? - OUR PICKS: # Vikings-Packers injury report: Jakobe Thomas misses practice ## Here’s a look at the injury report for both teams from Wednesday’s practice ### Share this: Minnesota Vikings safety Jakobe Thomas takes part in drills during the NFL football team's training camp Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Dane Mizutani portrait ### Standard Digital #…
  • [S8] Vikings' first injury report of 2026 is short; Packers banged up on O-line - Bring Me The Sports - Green Bay’s initial injury report is a bit longer than Minnesota’s. The Packers had two players get DNPs on Wednesday: DT Warren Brinson and LB Ty’Ron Hopper. Neither is a projected starter. [...] Everyone else on the active roster was a full participant in the first practice of the week. That obviously doesn’t include everyone on injured reserve, including backup center Micha…
  • [S9] Two defensive players miss Sept. 9 practice for the Green Bay Packers - ## Packers Sept. 9 injury report According to the team's injury report, Zach Bako-Bewele (knee), Aaron Banks (knee), Javon Hargrave (knee), Jordan Morgan (knee), Barryn Sorrell (foot) and Devonte Wyatt (ankle) were limited participants in practice. Warren Brinson (calf) and Ty'Ron Hopper (Achilles) didn't practice. ## Warren Brinson injury update Packers defensive tackle Warre…
  • [S10] Packers Wednesday Injury Update From the Field: Setback at RB vs. Vikings - Green Bay Packers running back Pierre Strong Jr. is shown at training camp. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect # Packers Wednesday Injury Update From the Field: Setback at RB vs. Vikings The Green Bay Packers were a man down on the practice field on Wednesday, their first practice before Sunday’s game at the Vikings. Bill Huber| Google DiscoverAdd us as a preferred source…

Sources

  1. [S1] Vikings vs. Packers Week 1 Tracker: Injury updates, predictions ... (thevikingage.com)
  2. [S2] Predictions for Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings NFL Week 1 (packersnews.com)
  3. [S3] Vikings Have Advantages Over Packers in 3 Key Areas Ahead of Week 1 (si.com)
  4. [S4] Week 1 NFL picks, predictions for Kalshi, Polymarket, Underdog: Bears-Panthers, Packers-Vikings markets - CBS Sports (cbssports.com)
  5. [S5] Packers Week 1 Preview: Why the Vikings are dangerous | Acme Packing Company (acmepackingcompany.com)
  6. [S6] Vikings-Packers Thursday Injury Report - Yahoo Sports (sports.yahoo.com)
  7. [S7] What injuries are the Vikings and Packers dealing with? (twincities.com)
  8. [S8] Vikings' first injury report of 2026 is short; Packers banged up on O-line - Bring Me The Sports (bringmethesports.com)
  9. [S9] Two defensive players miss Sept. 9 practice for the Green Bay Packers (packersnews.com)
  10. [S10] Packers Wednesday Injury Update From the Field: Setback at RB vs. Vikings (si.com)

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