The Minnesota Vikings secured a pivotal victory in the NFC North, overcoming the Green Bay Packers with a decisive 31-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Sam Darnold to wide receiver Jalen Nailor. This play marked a turning point in the game, showcasing Nailor's ability to exploit the Packers' defense, which was focused on the Vikings' star receivers, Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. With Jefferson and Addison drawing attention on intermediate routes, Nailor found himself wide open in the end zone, successfully catching his sixth touchdown of the season.

Despite not targeting Jefferson throughout the first half, Darnold effectively distributed the ball among his receivers. Of his initial 12 passes, three were aimed at Nailor, while Addison received two, and other targets included T.J. Hockenson, Johnny Mundt, Aaron Jones, and C.J. Ham. The touchdown not only gave the Vikings a 7-3 lead but also highlighted Darnold's proficiency, as this was his fifth touchdown pass of over 30 air yards this season, a significant achievement against a struggling Packers defense.