Dalvin Cook rushed for a career-high 181 yards and a score, and Justin Jefferson had seven catches for 175 yards and a touchdown for the Vikings, who are 0-3 for the first time since 2013.
Kirk Cousins had a 0.0 passer rating late into the third quarter, thanks in part to drops. Minnesota now is 0-2 for the first time since 2013 and has lost five of its past six games including last season's playoff loss.
Aaron Rodgers took full advantage of the young cornerbacks and the largely empty stadium in Minnesota, beginning his 13th season as Green Bay's starting quarterback by passing for 364 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Packers past the Vikings on Sunday.
The Minnesota Vikings signed running back Dalvin Cook to a five-year, $63 million contract extension Saturday, giving their dual-threat star some security the day before the season opener.
Former Minnesota Vikings star running back Adrian Peterson has agreed to a one-year contract with the Detroit Lions, a person with knowledge of the deal told the Associated Press.
Whenever the virus-related restrictions are lifted and the Vikings are able to reconvene, they'll still be in contend-now mode with wide receiver Justin Jefferson and cornerback Jeff Gladney sure bets for significant playing time.
By a close vote, with some 500 union members not participating, NFL players approved a new labor agreement with the league. It features a 17-game regular season, higher salaries, increased roster sizes and larger pensions for current and former players.
Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer has promoted his son to help fill a key vacancy on his staff. Adam Zimmer and Andre Patterson were appointed co-defensive coordinators.
The Minnesota Vikings are still trying to figure out how to get over the hump in the NFL playoffs after a third appearance in six years under coach Mike Zimmer. His first offseason priority will be to fill out his staff.
The Cleveland Browns are hiring Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski as their new coach, a person familiar with the decision told the Associated Press.
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