Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers (September 15, 1974)

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

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Fran TarkentonMIN14-23116010
Jerry TaggeGNB9-20102030

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Chuck ForemanMIN226730
Oscar ReedMIN176400
John BrockingtonGNB185310
MacArthur LaneGNB112900
Fran TarkentonMIN31800
Steve OdomGNB11810
Ed MarinaroMIN41600

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Chuck ForemanMIN53200
Barry SmithGNB22900
Oscar ReedMIN42700
Jon StaggersGNB22400
MacArthur LaneGNB22200
Jim LashMIN11700
Rich McGeorgeGNB21400
Doug KingsriterMIN11300

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
GNB33962
MIN461653

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
GNB9-20102031
MIN14-23116012

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