Game Recap
In a week 1 collision, the Vikings authored a 32-17 win against the Packers. after a competitive heading into the half, Vikings outscored the Packers 22-7 in the second.
The Vikings were guided by Fran Tarkenton who had was 14 of 23 passing. Chuck Foreman rumbled for 3 touchdowns.
For the Packers, John Brockington ran for 1 touchdown.
The Vikings registered 262 total yards, 20 first downs, 2 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Packers ended up with 191 total yards, 12 first downs, 4 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Minnesota VikingsMIN defeat Green Bay PackersGNB 32-17
- Date: Sunday, September 15, 1974
- Game Time Kickoff: 2:00PM
- Minnesota Vikings Stats - Yards: 262, Turnovers: 2
- Green Bay Packers Stats - Yards: 191, Turnovers: 4
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| MIN |
3 |
7 |
13 |
9 |
32 |
| GNB |
0 |
10 |
0 |
7 |
17 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Fran Tarkenton | MIN | 14-23 | 116 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Jerry Tagge | GNB | 9-20 | 102 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Chuck Foreman | MIN | 22 | 67 | 3 | 0 | |
| Oscar Reed | MIN | 17 | 64 | 0 | 0 | |
| John Brockington | GNB | 18 | 53 | 1 | 0 | |
| MacArthur Lane | GNB | 11 | 29 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fran Tarkenton | MIN | 3 | 18 | 0 | 0 | |
| Steve Odom | GNB | 1 | 18 | 1 | 0 | |
| Ed Marinaro | MIN | 4 | 16 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Chuck Foreman | MIN | 5 | 32 | 0 | 0 | |
| Barry Smith | GNB | 2 | 29 | 0 | 0 | |
| Oscar Reed | MIN | 4 | 27 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jon Staggers | GNB | 2 | 24 | 0 | 0 | |
| MacArthur Lane | GNB | 2 | 22 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jim Lash | MIN | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | |
| Rich McGeorge | GNB | 2 | 14 | 0 | 0 | |
| Doug Kingsriter | MIN | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| GNB | 33 | 96 | 2 | | |
| MIN | 46 | 165 | 3 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| GNB | 9-20 | 102 | 0 | 3 | 1 | |
| MIN | 14-23 | 116 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
More Game Information On The Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers
- Attendance:
- Weather: 60 degrees, relative humidity 57%, wind 16 mph
- Time of Game:
