Vikings vs. Packers live score updates: NFC North showdown Week 17

Follow along as the 13-2 Vikings and 11-4 Packers battle at U.S. Bank Stadium.

U.S. Bank Stadium ahead of Sunday's huge game between the Vikings and Packers / Will Ragatz, Vikings On SI

The 129th border battle between the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers comes with the type of stakes you don't see every year. The 13-2 Vikings, riding an eight-game winning streak, are looking to win and force a winner-take-all game for the NFC North next week in Detroit. The 11-4 Packers, whose four losses have all come against the three best teams in the NFC, can stay alive in the hunt for the conference's No. 5 seed with a win at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday.

This should be quite the game. The spread has fluctuated this week between the Vikings being favored by a couple points and the Packers being favored by a couple points. There's not much to separate these teams, who both rank among the NFL's best in point differential, DVOA, and other metrics. In all likelihood, this one will come down to a play or two at the end.

If anything is working in the Vikings' favor, it's that they're at home and pretty healthy. The environment promises to be a raucous one, particularly when the Packers have the ball. And while Green Bay will be without Jaire Alexander, Christian Watson, and Quay Walker, the Vikings are getting Ivan Pace Jr., Harrison Smith, and Jalen Redmond back from injury.

Sam Darnold has been outstanding for the Vikings' offense lately, throwing for 15 touchdowns with just one interception over the last six weeks. He'll look to lean on Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, T.J. Hockenson, and ex-Packer Aaron Jones in this one. The Packers have an equally imposing offense, led by Jordan Love, Josh Jacobs, and Jayden Reed, among others. Look for Green Bay to make Jacobs a focal part of the attack after he was limited to nine carries in the Vikings' 31-29 win at Lambeau Field earlier this year — a game where the Vikings led 28-0 at halftime and then hung on for dear life.

Follow along below for live updates throughout the game.

Live updates

Fourth quarter

Vikings 27, Packers 18

6:12 — The Packers cut it to a ten-point game on a touchdown run from Emanuel Wilson. That was set up by the second missed field goal from Will Reichard. Green Bay also converted the two-point try.

Third quarter

Vikings 27, Packers 10

0:51 — What a response by the Vikings. They drove down with ease and scored on a Cam Akers screen reception, Sam Darnold's third touchdown pass of the game.

Vikings 20, Packers 10

5:07 — After a Darnold interception, the Packers capitalize on a Josh Jacobs touchdown. They have some life.

Vikings 20, Packers 3

9:44 — This Vikings offense is just ridiculous. Sam Darnold navigated the pocket and hit a diving Jordan Addison for a touchdown. Minnesota has a three-score lead.

Second quarter

Vikings 13, Packers 3

0:00 — Will Reichard misses from 55, gets another chance due to an offside call, hits from 50, has to do it again because the Packers called a timeout, and hits from 50 again. Halftime.

Vikings 10, Packers 3

2:16 — After a nice drive, the Vikings come up short in the red zone and have to settle for a short field goal to extend their lead to a touchdown.

7:29 — The Vikings force a turnover on downs. Their defense has been hurt a bit by the run game in this half, but Jordan Love is just 7 of 11 for 45 yards so far.

Vikings 7, Packers 3

11:52 — There's the explosive Vikings offense. Sam Darnold hits Jalen Nailor for a 31-yard touchdown, and Minnesota leads for the first time.

First quarter

Packers 3, Vikings 0

1:47 — After trading punts and then a missed 57-yard field goal by Will Reichard, the Packers get on the board first with a short field goal after a red zone stop from Minnesota.

12:10 — Quite the start for the Vikings, as Jerry Tillery forces a fumble and Cam Bynum recovers it on the opening possession of the game.