The Green Bay Packers faced a disappointing defeat against the Minnesota Vikings, with a final score of 27-25. Despite the close score, the Packers struggled significantly for the majority of the game, only showing signs of life in the fourth quarter with two scoring drives. Jordan Love's performance was particularly underwhelming, as he did not surpass 100 passing yards until the final quarter and failed to lead his team to a touchdown until they were already trailing 20-3. His final stats were 19 completions on 30 attempts for 185 yards and one touchdown, which paled in comparison to Sam Darnold's 377 yards passing.

Josh Jacobs had a rough outing, starting with a fumble that set the tone for the Vikings' defense. Although he managed 69 yards on 17 carries, his performance was not up to his usual standards, especially as the Packers were often playing from behind. The pass defense was also a major concern, as they struggled to pressure Darnold and allowed significant yardage to receivers like Justin Jefferson and Jalen Nailor. The Packers did show strength in run defense, limiting the Vikings to just 72 yards on 23 carries, but their overall performance left much to be desired.

In terms of special teams, the Packers faced challenges as well, with a missed punt and questionable decisions impacting field position. Coaching decisions by Matt LaFleur have also come under scrutiny, particularly his choice to take the ball first after winning the coin toss, which backfired following Jacobs' early fumble. Overall, the Packers are left looking at a tough road ahead in the playoffs, needing to correct their troubling trends against other NFC contenders.