Recap: How the Vikings lost to the Packers 23-6 at Lambeau Field

November 23, 2025
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) reacts after turning the ball over on downs against the Green Bay Packers in the second quarter at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. on Sunday. (Jerry Holt/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

The Vikings are now 4-7 after another concerning game from quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who completed 12 of 19 passes for just 87 yards and two interceptions.

The Minnesota Star Tribune

It’s Week 12 in the NFL and the Vikings finally played their first game against the Packers this season. Back-to-back home losses against the Ravens and Bears made the Vikings desperate for a win, but the offense fell flat again in a decisive 23-6 loss in Green Bay. They are 4-7 while the Packers improved to 7-3-1. The loss will do little to quiet concerns about quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who completed 12 of 19 passes for just 87 yards and two interceptions.

The Vikings were the healthier team coming into the game, but played without edge rusher Jonathan Greenard (shoulder injury) and lost left guard Donovan Jackson (ankle) and left tackle Christian Darrisaw (foot) in the second half. The Packers were without their leading rusher, Josh Jacobs (knee), but his replacement Emanuel Wilson rushed for 107 yards.

Below is the live report from Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. For complete coverage of the game, go here.

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