The Vikings are a heavy -500 moneyline favorite, which clearly offers no value. However, they’re definitely healthier than the Packers right now, and they’ve won four straight. The Packers are already the No. 7 seed in the NFC. Minnesota should win this.

Jordan Love won’t be playing in the Green Bay Packers ’ final regular season game against the Minnesota Vikings. The star quarterback has cleared the concussion protocol after missing their Week 17 outing, but the team has opted to sit him out in preparation for the NFL playoffs.

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Not only did McCarthy's penalty help keep the Vikings from the end zone, but it also means he's eligible for an additional punishment. Taunting can result in an $11,593 fine and can increase to $17,389 for a second offense in the same season, per the NFL rulebook.

The Green Bay Packers, led by quarterback Clayton Tune, face the Minnesota Vikings, led by quarterback J.J. McCarthy, on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.

The Packers lost, but who stood out in the regular season finale against the Vikings? Young players took advantage of opportunities.

The NFL season continues in Week 18 when the Minnesota Vikings host the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Start time, how to watch, stream and NFL TV schedule.

J.J. McCarthy had a productive first half before he was injured again, fullback C.J. Ham rushed for a short touchdown, and the Minnesota Vikings finished a frustrating season by beating the resting Green Bay Packers 16-3.

Many of the Packers' backups on defense that are getting significant playing time today are rising to the task early as the Green Bay allows just four yards and McCarthy throws a pair of incompletions. Wright's 44-yard punt gives the Packers the ball at their own 30 with 12:34 to play in the half.