Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrates after catching a pass for a first down during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KWSN.com) — Justin Jefferson started his third season with Minnesota by smashing rival Green Bay for 184 receiving yards and two touchdowns in a 23-7 victory over the Packers.
That gave new Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell a win in his first game.
Jefferson set an all-time Vikings receiving record with 158 yards in the first half.
Kirk Cousins went 23/32 for 277 yards and two touchdowns.
Aaron Rodgers found his first game without Davante Adams to be a struggle.
Rodgers went 22 for 34 for 195 yards, one interception and one lost fumble, and the three-time defending NFC North champion Packers fell flat in their opener for the second straight season.
The Vikings head to Philadelphia next week to take on the Eagles on Monday night.
Listen to Paul Allen and crew call the game live on FOX Sports Radio FM 98.1/AM 1230 KWSN and KWSN.com, with coverage beginning at 6:30 P.M.
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