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The Green Bay Packers are on the road Sunday evening as they travel to take on the Minnesota Vikings in an NFC North matchup during Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.
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Green Bay enters Sunday’s game looking to start the season off with a victory on the road over their divisional rival as the Packers try to bounce back after their disappointing end to last season.
Minnesota enters Sunday’s contest looking to grab a key victory at home as they try to compete for the NFC North title this season with Kyler Murray leading the way at quarterback.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Sunday evening’s matchup, one may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Packers Injury Report: Will Josh Jacobs, Tucker Kraft Play?
The Packers have four players listed on their injury report, along with running back Josh Jacobs who is listed on the Commissioner’s Exempt List and will miss Sunday’s game.
Of course, Jacobs remains on the Commissioner’s Exempt List after pleading no contest to misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property Thursday, and ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that there is no timetable for the league to announce his discipline.
With Josh Jacobs pleading no contest to misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property, the NFL said there is “no timetable” as to when he could be disciplined. A league official said: We have been closely monitoring all developments in the matter which remains…
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 10, 2026
Green Bay has listed guard Aaron Banks (knee), linebacker Ty’Ron Hopper (Achilles) and tackle Zach Bako-Bewele (knee) as questionable and all three players are in danger of missing the Packers’ season opener.
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The Packers have ruled out defensive tackle Warren Brinson due to a calf injury as he will sit out Sunday’s game.
The good news for the Packers is that Tucker Kraft is off their injury report and will play as he will return from a torn ACL he suffered during Week 9 last season.
Packers injury report:
Questionable: G Aaron Banks, T Zach Bako-Bewele, LB Ty’Ron Hopper
Out: DT Warren Brinson
Everyone else good to go.
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) September 11, 2026
Vikings Injury Report: Will Harrison Smith Play?
The Vikings have nobody listed on their injury report as they will enter the new season with a healthy roster.
This is great news for the Vikings as it means that safety Harrison Smith will be available for Sunday’s matchup after signing a new contract to return to Minnesota for his 15th NFL season earlier this week.
The #Vikings will enter Sunday’s game without any players having an injury designation. pic.twitter.com/aLyjtrlMSm
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) September 11, 2026
Fans can catch Sunday evening’s matchup between the Packers and Vikings from U.S. Bank Stadium at 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS in both teams’ home markets and select other locations across the country. Check local listings for games available in your area.
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This story was originally published September 13, 2026 at 8:30 AM.