MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings started the 2047 regular season strong with a 19-3 road victory against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on Sunday.

Minnesota took an early lead in the first quarter with a touchdown pass from quarterback Jean Martin to Robert Menges, covering 9 yards, followed by a successful two-point conversion run by Corey Fox. The Vikings extended their lead in the second quarter when Martin connected again with Menges, this time for a 48-yard touchdown. Fox added the two-point run, pushing the score to 16-0.

The Packers managed only a single field goal late in the fourth quarter by kicker Michael Pollock on a 37-yard attempt. However, three earlier attempts were unsuccessful, with misses at 32, 28, and 41 yards. The Packers were unable to convert on any third downs despite efficient passing yards, posting 256 through the air but failing to find the end zone.

Defensively, the Vikings pressured the Packers effectively, accumulating five sacks, led by Emanuel Gibson with three. The Vikings also forced two interceptions off Jean Martin, helping limit Green Bay's scoring opportunities. Packers' special teams forced a fumble recovered by safety Paul Dye, but Green Bay could not capitalize offensively.

Running back Corey Fox contributed significantly to the Vikings’ ground attack, gaining 154 yards on 33 carries and scoring two rushing touchdowns. Robert Menges added 61 receiving yards and two rushing touchdowns to his stat line. The Vikings’ kicker, Leroy Carolan, was successful on one field goal attempt but missed another from 47 yards.

The Packers’ offense, while showing production from quarterback William McCarthy with 256 passing yards and 26 rushing yards, struggled in the red zone, failing to reach the end zone for the entire game. Wide receivers Roy Tomlin and Kenneth Rosa combined for 160 receiving yards but could not convert yardage into points.

Vikings head coach Christopher Parker opened the season with a victory that puts Minnesota at 1-0 overall and in division play. The Packers, under head coach Clint Conner, fall to 0-1 and remain near the bottom of the division standings.

Both teams showed strong special teams play with several long punts by Packers' John Jacobson and Vikings' Bradley Smith but overall field position advantages favored Minnesota. The Vikings’ defense also limited Packers running back Michael Moore to minimal gains.

The Vikings will look to maintain their momentum in the coming weeks, while the Packers aim to improve offensive efficiency after their opening loss.