Not much has gone wrong for the Minnesota Vikings in the first half against the Green Bay Packers. Quarterback Sam Darnold has been efficient, spreading the ball around and throwing for three touchdowns early.
Darnold has hit eight different receivers in the first half, including two catches by running back Aaron Jones, wide receiver Justin Jefferson, and tight end Johnny Mundt. His three touchdowns have gone to Jordan Addison, Jefferson, and tight end Josh Oliver.
The Vikings’ only early setback was wide receiver Brandon Powell’s injury late in the second quarter. Powell was injured on an incomplete pass over the middle, where he was hit by Packers safety Evan Williams and appeared to take helmet-to-helmet contact.
The injury to Powell forced the Vikings to put wide receiver Jalen Nailor back to receive a punt later in the quarter that was muffed and led to the Packers only score of the first half.
The good news for the Vikings was that Powell was cleared during halftime and could return to the game to be a part of the special teams unit.