Packers vs Vikings History & Stats Since 1961

Packers Vs Vikings History
Joe Fletcher
Joe Fletcher
Published: September 11, 2024  Updated: December 28, 2024

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Packers vs Vikings Overall Record:

66-60-3

The Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings have played 129 games since 1961, with the Packers winning 66 games and the Vikings winning 60. How many ties? 3.

Bar chart showing 66 wins for the Packers and 60 wins for the Vikings

All-Time Head-to-Head Game Results

The Packers and the Vikings’s first-ever NFL game was played way back on October 22, 1961.

The Packers last played the Vikings on December 29, 2024, where the Packers lost 25 – 27.

Here are the results of every game played between the Packers and the Vikings since 1961:

wdt_ID wdt_created_by wdt_created_at wdt_last_edited_by wdt_last_edited_at Rival Date Summary Field Result Score ID Visitor Away Points Host Home Points Win Loss Tie Notes
516heyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMheyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PM49ers1999-01-03Packers lost on the road 27-30AwayLoss27-3049ers36163Packers2749ers301Postseason
517heyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMheyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PM49ers2013-01-12Packers lost on the road 31-45AwayLoss31-4549ers41286Packers3149ers451Postseason
518heyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMheyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PM49ers2014-01-05Packers lost at home 23-20HomeLoss23-2049ers4164449ers23Packers201Postseason
519heyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMheyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PM49ers2020-01-19Packers lost on the road 20-37AwayLoss20-3749ers43849Packers2049ers371Postseason
520heyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMheyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PM49ers2022-01-22Packers lost at home 13-10HomeLoss13-1049ers4458349ers13Packers101Postseason
521heyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMheyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PM49ers2024-01-20Packers lost on the road 21-24AwayLoss21-2449ers45311Packers2149ers241Postseason
522heyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMheyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMBears1941-12-14Packers lost on the road 14-33AwayLoss14-33Bears15324Packers14Bears331Postseason
523heyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMheyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMBuccaneers2021-01-24Packers lost at home 31-26HomeLoss31-26Buccaneers44220Buccaneers31Packers261Postseason
524heyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMheyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMCommanders1972-12-24Packers lost on the road 3-16AwayLoss3-16Commanders26657Packers3Commanders161Postseason
525heyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMheyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMCowboys1983-01-16Packers lost on the road 26-37AwayLoss26-37Cowboys30332Packers26Cowboys371Postseason
526heyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMheyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMCowboys1994-01-16Packers lost on the road 17-27AwayLoss17-27Cowboys34350Packers17Cowboys271Postseason
527heyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMheyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMCowboys1995-01-08Packers lost on the road 9-35AwayLoss9-35Cowboys34707Packers9Cowboys351Postseason
528heyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMheyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMCowboys1996-01-14Packers lost on the road 27-38AwayLoss27-38Cowboys35078Packers27Cowboys381Postseason
529heyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMheyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMEagles1960-12-26Packers lost on the road 13-17AwayLoss13-17Eagles22276Packers13Eagles171Postseason
530heyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMheyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMGiants1938-12-11Packers lost on the road 17-23AwayLoss17-23Giants14225Packers17Giants231Postseason
531heyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMheyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMGiants2012-01-15Packers lost at home 37-20HomeLoss37-20Giants40923Giants37Packers201Postseason
532heyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMheyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMRams2002-01-20Packers lost on the road 17-45AwayLoss17-45Rams37276Packers17Rams451Postseason
533heyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMheyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMVikings2005-01-09Packers lost at home 31-17HomeLoss31-17Vikings38361Vikings31Packers171Postseason
534heyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMheyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMBroncos1998-01-25Packers lost on the road 24-31AwayLoss24-31Broncos35820Packers24Broncos311Postseason
535heyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMheyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMFalcons2003-01-04Packers lost at home 27-7HomeLoss27-7Falcons37625Falcons27Packers71Postseason
RivalSummaryFieldResultIDVisitorAway PointsHostHome PointsWinLossTieNotes

Quick Facts

  • The Packers’ longest winning streak in the series is 6 games (1961-1963).
  • The Vikings’ longest winning streak is 7 games (1975-1978).
  • The largest margin of victory for the Packers was 45-7 in 2011, while the Vikings’ biggest win was 42-7 in 1986.
  • In the modern era, the Vikings have been the Packers’ biggest challenger in the NFC North division.
  • The Packers last swept both games against the Vikings in the 2019 season.

Playoff Meetings

The teams have met twice in the playoffs:

  • January 5, 2013: Packers won 24-10 (NFC Wild Card game)
  • January 9, 2005: Vikings won 31-17 (NFC Wild Card game)

Next Game

The next meeting between the Packers and Vikings is scheduled for December 29, 2024 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minnesota.

Vikings vs Packers
Image Credit: Joe Bielawa

Memorable Moments

Brett Favre as a Viking vs the Packers (2009)

Favre’s matchups vs Green Bay as a Viking were the most anticipated events of the 2009 season. In their first meeting at Minnesota on October 5, the Monday Night Football game broke cable TV ratings records. Favre bested his long-time protégé Aaron Rodgers, beating the Packers 30-23.

With hopes of beating Favre upon his return to Lambeau as a Viking in their second matchup of the season, the Packers didn’t fare much better. Green Bay lost at home, 38-26.

Randy Moss’s Moon Game – First Playoff Meeting (2005)

In the Packers vs Vikings first playoff game in history, the Vikings beat the packers 31-17. You may remember this game as the one where Randy Moss mooned Packers fans after a TD reception.

Paul Edinger’s 56-Yard Game Winner (2005)

After being shut out in the first half, the Vikings completed an impressive comeback with Edinger’s dramatic 56-yard field goal for a 23-20 victory.

The 1975 Undefeated Streak

The 6-0 Vikings faced a struggling Packers team and nearly lost their perfect record, but Fran Tarkenton’s two late touchdown passes preserved their unbeaten status.

The 2008 Nail-Biter

A thrilling one-point victory for the Vikings (28-27) featuring Adrian Peterson’s decisive touchdown run and Jared Allen’s dominant defensive performance with two safeties.

2004 NFC North Championship Game

With both teams at 8-6, the Packers secured a dramatic 34-31 victory with Ryan Longwell’s last-second field goal to claim the division title.

Freeman’s “He Did What?” Overtime Catch (2000)

On Monday Night Football, Antonio Freeman made one of the most famous catches in NFL history. Falling down after his first attempt to catch the pass, seemingly incomplete, the ball bounced into his arms without hitting the ground. Freeman grabbed it, got up, and ran it in for a touchdown, securing the Packers victory. Al Michaels, calling the game, could barely believe the catch: “He did what?!”.

Corey Bradford’s Game-Winner (1999)

Bradford’s clutch touchdown catch gave the Packers a dramatic 23-20 comeback victory.

The First Meeting (1961)

The inaugural game between these teams saw the Packers dominate with a 33-7 victory, setting the tone for early dominance under Vince Lombardi.

FAQs

What is the record between the Vikings and the Packers?

66–60–3 (Packers – Vikings)

The Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings have played 129 games since 1961, with the Packers winning 66 games & the Vikings winning 60.

Who has played for both the Vikings and the Packers?

Players who have notably played for both the Vikings and the Packers include:

  • Brett Favre
  • Aaron Jones
  • Carroll Dale
  • Greg Jennings
  • Greg Koch
  • Steve Bono
  • Jim McMahon
  • Bill Butler
  • Jessie Clark
  • Dave Osborn
  • Allen Rice
  • Koren Robinson
  • Robert Ferguson
  • Darryl Ingram
  • A.D. Williams
  • Desmond Bishop
  • Jeff Brady
  • Bashaud Breeland
  • Paul Coffman
  • Dale Hackbart
  • Don Hansen
  • Darius Holland
  • Bobby Houston
  • Noel Jenke
  • Sammy Johnson
  • Ryan Longwell
  • Dean Lowry
  • Jim Nelson
  • Bryce Paup
  • Kurt Ploeger

Packers Trivia - Just for Fun

Now it’s time to test your knowledge of Packers / Vikings history. Here are one or two potentially related trivia questions for you. Be sure to look for the factoid beneath the answer.

Who has the most rushing touchdowns in Packers playoffs?

Wrong!  The answer is Aaron Jones.

Correct!  Aaron Jones

Aaron Jones holds the record for the most rushing touchdowns in Packers playoffs, with a total of 7. Edgar Bennett had 5 playoff rushing TDs, and John Kuhn, Aaron Rodgers, and Dorsey Levens all had 4.

What number did the Packers retire in honor of Brett Favre?

Wrong!  The answer is 4.

Correct!  4

Favre never missed a game as quarterback after starting for Green Bay from 1992 to 2007. As a Packer legend with a mountain of records, the team planned to retire his jersey number 4 in 2008. But after drama involving retiring, unretiring, and playing for the Jets and Vikings, the Packers held off until relationships had time to heal before retiring #4 in 2015.