Where to watch Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers? What to know before today's game
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Key Points:
- The Minnesota Vikings will open their 2026 season against the Green Bay Packers with Kyler Murray making his first full start as their quarterback, following a competition with other QBs on the roster.
- The Packers will be without key players running back Josh Jacobs, who is on the commissioner's exempt list due to legal issues, and linebacker Micah Parsons, who is recovering from a torn ACL.
- Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson, coming off a quieter season by his standards, is expected to be a focal point in the offense as Minnesota looks to improve their passing game.
- The game will be broadcast on WCCO-TV with streaming available on Paramount+ and NFL+, and the Vikings are favored by 1.5 points according to CBS Sports.
- The Vikings and Packers have a long-standing rivalry with Green Bay leading the all-time series 67-61-3; they last met in January 2026 with Minnesota winning 16-3.
