Vikings Postgame Report: Vikings Defeat The Packers At Lambeau Field 24-10, Improve to 4-4 | GB | Week 8
Welcome to Week 8 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report. The Vikings won on a cool, fall day at Lambeau Field, 24-10. Offensively, with 284 total passing yards, the Vikings continued their offensive air assault, with K.J. Osborn, Jordan Addison, and T.J. Hockenson taking the lead, and Kirk Cousins at the helm. Kirk threw to 8 different receivers for 274 yards, and 2 touchdowns before going out with an injury early in the 4th quarter. Rookie Jordan Addison, hauled in 7 receptions for 82 yards and one touchdown increasing his season total to 7 touchdowns on the year. Cam Akers scores his first rushing touchdown as a Minnesota Viking with a 6-yard run into the endzone late in the 1st Quarter. The running game brought in a combined 78 yards of total production. Defensively, D.J. Wonnum notches two sacks in the game, along with one tackle for a loss. Josh Metellus makes a significant impact by securing an interception at the beginning of the second half and returning it for 43 yards before being brought down. Kicker Greg Joseph went 1-of-3 in field goals, hitting a 47-yarder in the 2nd Quarter. In the end, the Vikings' offensive prowess in the passing game remained highly effective, propelling them to a triumph over the Green Bay Packers. Now, attention is focused on Kirk Cousins' injury status and the how that will affect the game plan next week. The Vikings will move on to face the Falcons down at Mercedez-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, their third NFC South opponent of the season. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich recap the win highlighting Cam Aikers' rushing touchdown and the outstanding performances by wide receivers K.J. Osborn, Jordan Addison, and T.J. Hockenson. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Quarterback Jaren Hall both spoke to the media at the postgame press conference. All of this and more is in the 2023 Week 8 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.