Live score, updates and highlights from Packers vs. Vikings in Week 17

Follow along with Packers Wire for live updates and highlights from Packers vs. Vikings in Week 17 of the 2024 season on Sunday.

The Green Bay Packers are in Minneapolis for a big-time showdown with the Minnesota Vikings — who have won eight straight games — on Sunday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium.

The matchup — America’s Game of the Week on FOX — should be the perfect road playoff test for a Packers team that has been ascending on both offense and defense since the bye week.

The 11-4 Packers can still jump the 13-2 Vikings in the standings but would need a win Sunday and both a win over the Chicago Bears and a Vikings loss to the Detroit Lions next Sunday.

Follow along with Packers Wire for live updates and highlights from Packers vs. Vikings in Week 17:

Final score: Vikings 27, Packers 25

1 2 3 4 F
GB (11-5) 3 0 7 16 25
MIN (14-2) 0 13 14 0 27

Live scoring

First quarter

GB 3, MIN 0: Brandon McManus 22-yard field goal (1:47)

Second quarter

MIN 7, GB 3: Jalen Nailor 31-yard catch (11:52)
MIN 10, GB 3: Will Reichard 25-yard field goal (2:16)
MIN 13, GB 3: Will Reichard 50-yard field goal (0:00)

Third quarter

MIN 20, GB 3: Jordan Addison 18-yard catch (9:44)
MIN 20, GB 10: Josh Jacobs 2-yard run (5:07)
MIN 27, GB 10: Cam Akers 9-yard catch (0:57)

Fourth quarter

MIN 27, GB 18: Emanuel Wilson 5-yard run (6:12)
MIN 27, GB 25: Malik Heath 3-yard catch (2:18)

Updates, highlights

Watson inactive: The Packers will be without wide receiver Christian Watson, who is inactive with a knee injury. However, rookie defensive back Javon Bullard is returning from a two-game absence. Three defensive starters — cornerback Jaire Alexander, linebacker Quay Walker and safety Evan Williams — are out. The Vikings are healthy.

Jacobs fumbles early: The Packers picked up a pair of first downs on the opening drive, but Josh Jacobs fumbled inside Minnesota territory at the end of a 7-yard run. Tough start after winning the toss and taking the ball.

Nixon prevents touchdown: Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon broke up what could have been a 39-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Addison, and the Vikings missed a 57-yard field goal two plays later. The score remains 0-0, and the Packers are getting the ball near midfield. Huge potential swing here.

Packers strike first: A couple of nice runs from Josh Jacobs, a first down from Tucker Kraft and a penalty on Minnesota set up the Packers’ first points of the contest. Unable to convert on third-and-long inside the 10-yard line, Matt LaFleur kicked the short field goal. It’s 3-0.

Nailor touchdown gives Vikings the lead: The Vikings took a 7-3 lead on Jalen Nailor’s 31-yard touchdown catch. Nailor got open on a deep post from the slot. Sam Darnold was barely pressured on the drive, which went 77 yards in nine plays.

Vikings add 3: After the Packers failed to convert a fourth down at Minnesota’s 23-yard line, the Vikings drove the field and ended up with a short field goal from Will Reichard.

Vikings lead 13-3 at half: A questionable offside call negated a 55-yard field goal miss from Will Reichard, and the rookie kicker connected given a second opportunity.

Slipping away: The Vikings have a commanding lead after Sam Darnold engineered a nine-play, 70-yard touchdown drive to open the second half. Jordan Addison finished it with an 18-yard scoring catch. It’s 20-3 Vikings, and the Packers are reeling.

Valentine makes huge play: The Packers are alive after Carrington Valentine’s interception of Sam Darnold. Credit Karl Brooks for following the play and recovering Valentine’s fumble. Pressure hurried Darnold’s throw.

Packers convert: Josh Jacobs converted Carrington Valentine’s interception into seven points with a 2-yard touchdown run. Jacobs now has a touchdown run in seven straight games. It’s 20-10. Can the Packers get more stops?

Vikings respond, go back up 17: So much for getting stops. The Vikings marched right down the field and scored another touchdown to reclaim a 17-point lead. The Packers are likely going to be heading into the fourth quarter down three scores.

Packers cut lead to 9: Bo Melton made a contested catch on third down, Tucker Kraft created an explosive play for 35 yards and Emanuel Wilson run in a 5-yard touchdown with just over six minutes left. Romeo Doubs converted the two-point to cut the lead to 27-18.

Game on: The Packers got a stop, and then drove 62 yards for a quick touchdown before the two-minute warning. Jordan Love hit Malik Heath for a 4-yard touchdown after connecting on several big plays on the drive. It’s 27-25. Can the Packers get one more stop and one more score to pull this off?