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HomeFinal13 Sept, 21:25 BSTU.S. Bank Stadium
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13 Sept, 21:25 BST
U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 1 / Game Review
Vikings Turn Efficiency and Late Control Into a Statement Win Over Packers
Minnesota’s concentrated passing attack and productive ground rotation overcame Green Bay’s explosive aerial flashes, while late defensive pressure defined the fantasy story.
92 receiving yards · 30 routes
Explore the game data01 / The takeaway
8ReceptionsJustin Jefferson was the clear offensive fulcrum
Jefferson commanded Minnesota’s passing game with a 39.13% target share and 45.45% air-yards share, then converted that central role into eight catches, 92 yards, two touchdowns and a receiving conversion. The volume, touchdown access and near-perfect charted catchability make this the most complete fantasy signal from either offense.
02 / The takeaway
30.0%Target shareGreen Bay created explosive fantasy production but not a stable offense
Christian Watson turned eight targets into 147 yards and two touchdowns, while Matthew Golden led the Packers with 12 targets and a 30% target share. Yet Jordan Love absorbed 22 pressures, lost a fumble and threw an interception, leaving a high-yardage passing day unable to offset the decisive mistakes.
03 / The takeaway
15CarriesMinnesota’s backfield offered touchdown utility rather than receiving volume
Jordan Mason paced the Vikings with 15 carries and 59 yards, while Aaron Jones handled 12 carries and scored once. Neither back was meaningfully involved as a receiver, but both found enough rushing work and scoring access to matter in a game Minnesota controlled late.
Wentz delivered a compact, touchdown-heavy passing script
Carson Wentz did not need a high-volume outing to power Minnesota’s victory. He completed 12 of 19 passes for 133 yards and three touchdowns, adding a passing conversion without an interception. His 19.22 full-PPR fantasy points sharply outpaced his 10.87 expected points, a reminder that the result was driven by touchdown efficiency rather than a broad passing workload. The supporting process was favorable: Wentz faced pressure on only four dropbacks recorded by the advanced data and posted a 60% charted catchable-throw rate. Kyler Murray’s smaller relief appearance brought one interception, leaving Wentz as the meaningful quarterback takeaway from this opening-game evidence.