The Packers will open the season on the road for the seventh time in the last eight seasons (2019-24, 2026) and the 14th time in the last 17 seasons when they face the Minnesota Vikings.
- It is the fourth time in the last five years that Green Bay has opened the season against a division foe.
- It is the third time in team history that the Packers open the season at Minnesota (2020 and 2022).
- Of the past 23 regular-season meetings in Minnesota between the teams, 15 have been decided by single digits.
- The Packers have a 31-33 record in away games against the Vikings.
- Green Bay has scored 30-plus points in three of the last six games at Minnesota.
- Since 2000, the Packers are 29-21-2 (.580) in regular-season contests versus the Vikings, including a 13-13 mark at Minnesota.
- Green Bay's seven wins over Minnesota since 2019 are the most in the NFL (Detroit is No. 2 with six).
- This is one of five divisional matchups in the NFL in Week 1.
- The Packers have won two of their past three Week 1 games and are 4-3 in Week 1 since 2019.
- Dating back to 1970, Green Bay is 32-24 in Week 1 games, a .571 winning percentage that ranks No. 7 in the NFL over that span (TruMedia).
- Since 2000, the Packers are 9-4 in Week 1 in division games, a .692 winning percentage that ranks No. 4 in the league. The 13 Week 1 division games are the second most in the NFL since 2000 (N.Y. Giants, 14).
- Green Bay will face another road test in Week 2 as it will travel to take on the New York Jets. It is the fourth time in team history that Green Bay is opening the season with two road games (1924, 2016, 2023). Three of the first four games are on the road for only the third time in team history (1922, 2014).
WITH THE CALL
CBS will broadcast the game as play-by-play man Jim Nantz joins analyst JJ Watt in the booth with Tracy Wolfson reporting from the sidelines.
- The game is also available through NFL Sunday Ticket by YouTube.
- All Packers games can be heard on the Packers Radio Network, which is made up of 54 stations in Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois, North Dakota and South Dakota. The flagship station of the Packers Radio Network is 95.7 BIG FM - WRIT. For a map and full listing of radio affiliates, go to packers.com/video/radio-network. Wayne Larrivee (play-by-play), two-time Packers Pro Bowler Larry McCarren (analyst), and three-time Packers Pro Bowler John Kuhn (sideline reporter) call the action. McCarren first joined the team's broadcasts in 1995 and enters his 32nd season calling Packers games. After originally being paired together in 1999, McCarren and Larrivee enter their 28th season of broadcasts together. They surpassed Jim Irwin and Max McGee for the most regular-season and postseason games broadcast for the Packers with 313 at the 2018 season opener against Chicago.
- The radio broadcast can also be heard on Sirius XM NFL Radio on channels 180 and 264 or in the app (Packers Radio Network feed).
- Sports USA Radio will be broadcasting the game to a national audience with John Ahlers (play-by-play) and Brandon Noble (analyst) on the call.
THE DOPE ON THIS WEEK'S OPPONENT:
Packers at Vikings:
- All-time, regular season: 66-60-3
- All-time, postseason: 1-1
- All-time, at Minnesota (regular season): 31-33
- Streaks: The teams have split the last 20 regular-season games played at Minnesota.
- Last meeting, regular season: Jan. 4, 2026, U.S. Bank Stadium, Vikings won, 16-3
COACHES CAPSULES
- Matt LaFleur: 76-40-1, .654; (3-6 postseason); 8th NFL season
- Kevin O'Connell: 43-25, .632; (0-2 postseason); 5th NFL season
- Head to Head: LaFleur 3-5 vs. O'Connell
- vs. Opponent: LaFleur 7-7 vs. Vikings; O'Connell 5-3 vs. Packers
MATT LaFLEUR…In his eighth season as the Packers' 15th head coach.
- Is entering his 18th season in the NFL in 2026, having served as an offensive coordinator for two seasons (Los Angeles Rams, 2017; Tennessee Titans, 2018), a QBs coach for six seasons (Washington Redskins, 2010-13; Atlanta Falcons, 2015-16) and an offensive assistant for two seasons (Houston Texans, 2008-09).
- In his first seven seasons leading the Packers, has authored one of the finest starts to a head-coaching career in NFL history. Per the Elias Sports Bureau, his 76 regular-season wins are tied with Paul Brown for the second most in league history by a head coach in his first seven seasons in the NFL, trailing only George Seifert (86 in 1989-95). Green Bay's 76-40-1 (.654) regular-season record since 2019 ranks No. 1 in the NFC and No. 3 in the NFL over that span.
- In his first three seasons in Green Bay (2019-21), became the first head coach in NFL history to post 13-plus wins in three straight years. His 39 victories over that span passed Seifert (38 in 1989-91) for the most wins by an NFL head coach in his first three seasons in the league and are also tied for the fourth most by a coach over any three-season span in league history (Mike Ditka, 40 from 1985-87; Andy Reid, 40 from 2020-22 and 2022-24).
- Led the Packers to six playoff berths in seven seasons (tied for No. 2 in the NFL over that span), tied with Vince Lombardi and Mike Holmgren for the most playoff appearances by a Green Bay head coach in his first seven seasons.
- In his first season leading the Packers in 2019, became the first coach in club history to guide the team to the playoffs in his debut season. Also led the largest one-year win improvement in team history (plus-seven wins).
KEVIN O'CONNELL…In his fifth season as the Vikings' 10th head coach.
- Is in his 12th season as an NFL coach, having previously spent time with the Los Angeles Rams (2020-21), Washington Redskins (2017-19), San Francisco 49ers (2016) and Cleveland Browns (2015).
- Has achieved at least a five-game winning streak in each of his first four seasons (2022-25) as the Vikings' head coach, tied for the second-longest streak of seasons in NFL history (Mike Martz).
- Was named 2024 Coach of the Year by The Associated Press after helping guide the Vikings to their second-most regular-season wins in franchise history with 14.
- In 2024, joined LaFleur and Seifert as the only head coaches in NFL history to achieve multiple 13-win seasons in his first three seasons as head coach.
- Became the first head coach in NFL history to win at least 14 games in a season with a quarterback who was in his first year with the team.
THE PACKERS-VIKINGS SERIES
- The all-time series began in 1961 with the Packers rattling off six wins in a row (1961-63) before the Vikings took 22 of the next 32 contests from 1964-79.
- From 1979 to 1990, Green Bay had a run of its own, winning 16 of 21 games. Since 2000, the Packers are 29-21-2 (.577) in regular-season games against the Vikings.
- Green Bay and Minnesota have met twice in the playoffs. Both times were in an NFC Wild Card game with the Vikings winning the first matchup in 2004 before the Packers returned the favor in 2012.
NOTABLE CONNECTIONS
Packers players and staff from Minnesota: General manager Brian Gutekunst attended high school at Robbinsdale Armstrong in Plymouth, Minn., and TotinoGrace in Fridley, Minn. …WRs coach Noah Pauley was born in Duluth, Minn. …College scout Joe Hueber was born in St. Louis Park, Minn., and attended the University of Minnesota…Packers players and staff who played college football in Minnesota: CB Benjamin St-Juste played at the University of Minnesota from 2019-20... Strength and conditioning coordinator Aaron Hill played linebacker at the University of Minnesota from 2010- 13…Strength and conditioning assistant Marcus Jones played at the University of Minnesota from 2011-14… Strength and conditioning assistant Ben Schumacher played collegiate football at Concordia University-St. Paul for two seasons (2006-07)…Packers coaches who have coached in Minnesota: Pauley coached at his alma mater, Minnesota-Duluth, for six seasons…Defensive analyst Scott Fuchs was the OL coach for Minnesota-Crookston from 2000-02...Hill served as a strength and conditioning intern for the University of Minnesota in 2014… Schumacher was part of the Gophers' strength and conditioning staff for eight seasons (2013, 2017-23)…Jones was a speed and strength/CBs coach for the University of 4 St. Thomas (Minn.) in 2017…Vikings with connections to Wisconsin: OLB Andrew Van Ginkel (2017-18) and G Joe Huber (2023-24) played at Wisconsin…FB Max Bredeson was born in Hartland, Wis., and attended Arrowhead High School…Assistant head coach Frank Smith was born in Milwaukee, Wis., and attended Cedarburg (Wis.) High School…Former Vikings: Defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon served as the assistant DBs/quality control coach for the Vikings from 2014-17…LBs coach Sam Siefkes coached two seasons for the Vikings as an assistant LBs coach (2022) and a defensive quality control coach (2021)…Executive V.P. and director of football operations Russ Ball served as a senior football administrator for the Vikings from 1999-2000…Senior player personnel executive/director of pro scouting Lee Gissendaner spent time on the Vikings' practice squad in 1996...DT Javon Hargrave played for the Vikings in 2025…Former Packers: RB Aaron Jones Sr. was drafted by Green Bay in the fifth round (No. 182 overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft and played seven seasons for the Packers (2017-23)…LB Eric Wilson played for the Packers from 2022-24…Notable NFL connections: Packers head coach Matt LaFleur was the Washington Redskins' QBs coach when Vikings WRs coach Keenan McCardell coached WRs for the Redskins from 2010-11… LaFleur crossed paths with Vikings OL coach Keith Carter on the Atlanta Falcons' coaching staff from 2015-16… Vikings OLBs coach Thad Bogardus was on the Los Angeles Rams' coaching staff from 2017-22, where he crossed paths with LaFleur, Packers offensive assistant Jeremiah Kolone and LS Matt Orzech…LaFleur was the Tennessee Titans' offensive coordinator in 2018 when Carter was the OL coach…Orzech also played for the Titans when Carter was the OL coach...Kolone also played for the Rams when Vikings special teams coordinator Matt Daniels was on the coaching staff in 2018…Daniels and Packers assistant special teams coach Cory Harkey were teammates with the Rams from 2012-13…Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell, offensive coordinator Wes Phillips and assistant offensive coordinator Chris O'Hara also coached for the Rams when Orzech and Kolone played there… Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores was the LBs coach for the New England Patriots from 2016-18, where he overlapped with Packers OLBs/run game coordinator/ assistant head coach - defense DeMarcus Covington, who was a coaching assistant…Bogardus was on the Buffalo Bills' coaching staff when Packers passing game coordinator Jason Vrable was an offensive quality control coach for the Bills…Daniels played for the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2014 when Packers OL coach Luke Butkus was on the coaching staff…Daniels also played for the Rams from 2012-13 when Packers RBs coach Ben Sirmans served in the same role for the Rams…Gannon was the head coach for the Arizona Cardinals when QB Kyler Murray played there from 2023-25…Gannon was the defensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles when Wilson played for them in 2021…Daniels was the assistant special teams coach for the Dallas Cowboys when Packers EDGE Micah Parsons was on the team in 2021…Smith was the offensive coordinator for the Miami Dolphins when Van Ginkel and Packers RB Chris Brooks and TE Jonnu Smith played for the Dolphins…Vrable was an offensive assistant for the N.Y. Jets from 2017-18 when Vikings offensive passing game coordinator/QBs coach Josh McCown played for the Jets…Carter was the OL coach for the Jets when Packers QB Tyrod Taylor played there in 2024…Packers offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich, assistant DL coach Vince Oghobaase and CBs coach Daniel Bullocks crossed paths with Vikings game management coordinator/TEs coach Ryan Cordell with the San Francisco 49ers…Oghobaase also overlapped with O'Connell and Vikings running game coordinator/RBs coach Curtis Modkins with the 49ers… Packers G Aaron Banks, WR Skyy Moore and Hargrave played with Vikings RB Jordan Mason and WR Jauan Jennings with the 49ers…Bullocks was teammates with Vikings defensive passing game coordinator/DBs coach Gerald Alexander with the Detroit Lions from 2007-08… Bullocks and McCown were also teammates with the Lions in 2006…Packers LB Zaire Franklin was teammates with Vikings CB Isaiah Rodgers, T Ryan Van Demark, G Will Fries and QB Carson Wentz with the Indianapolis Colts… Gannon was the DBs/CBs coach when Rodgers played for the Colts in 2020…Wentz and St-Juste played together with the Washington Commanders in 2022…Orzech was teammates with Vikings TE Josh Oliver and offensive assistant Ben Ellefson with the Jaguars in 2020…Notable college connections: Stenavich was the offensive line coach for San Jose State when Oliver played there from 2015-16…Carter was the offensive line coach in 2014 when Kolone played guard at San Jose State…Parsons and Fries were teammates at Penn State from 2018-20... Dunn was the offensive coordinator for University of Connecticut when Van Demark played there in 2018… Dunn and McCardell were on the same coaching staff at Maryland from 2014-15…Packers S Xavier McKinney and Vikings K Will Reichard played together at Alabama in 2019…Packers DT Devonte Wyatt, DL Warren Brinson, S Javon Bullard and assistant OL coach Eddie Gordon crossed paths with Montgomery and Vikings OLB Chaz Chambliss, DL Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins and WR Dillon Bell at Georgia…Brinson also played with Vikings TE Ben Yurosek at Georgia in 2024…Fuchs was the offensive line coach for North Dakota State when Wentz played there from 2011-13...Ellefson and Packers WR Christian Watson were teammates at NDSU from 2018-19…Pauley also overlapped with Ellefson with NDSU in 2019…Siravo and Sirmans were on Boston College's coaching staff together from 2007-11…Wilson played at Cincinnati when Packers assistant special teams coach Jeff Koonz coached there from 2015-16…Vikings assistant OL coach Derek Warehime was the run game coordinator for Kentucky when Packers C/G Jager Burton played there in 2025… Packers DT Chris McClellan was teammates with Vikings DL Caleb Banks at Florida in 2023…Packers TE Josh Whyle was teammates with Huber and Vikings LB Ivan Pace Jr. at Cincinnati…Huber and Packers G John Williams played together at Cincinnati for three seasons…Packers CB Kamal Hadden and Vikings S Theo Jackson played together at Tennessee in 2021…St-Juste was teammates with Vikings S Joshua Metellus at Michigan from 2017-18… Packers TE Luke Musgrave and S Kitan Oladapo played with Vikings C Blake Brandel at Oregon State…Packers OL Zach Bako-Bewele and Vikings C Michael Jurgens were teammates at Wake Forest for four seasons (2018-21)… Other notable connections: Gutekunst's father, John, served as the head coach at the University of Minnesota from 1985-91.
