With a win Thursday against the Lions (7-4), the Packers (7-3-1) could sit atop the NFC North by Friday night. The Bears (8-3) visit the Eagles (8-3) on Friday afternoon and would fall below the Packers with a loss if Green Bay improves to 8-3-1.

The Packers took care of business Nov. 23, but so did other NFC playoff contenders. What does the playoff picture look like as Thanksgiving nears?

The 6-3-1 Green Bay Packers aim to stay in the hunt for the NFC North when they face the division rival Minnesota Vikings in Week 12 of the NFL season. Green Bay has had an up-and-down campaign with big wins and strange losses while Minnesota is having a rough year after winning 14 games in 2024.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings NFL game from November 23, 2025 on ESPN.

Cornerback Keisean Nixon was knocked out cold after running into his teammate, who lowered a shoulder into him.

It was the Packers’ stellar defense, led by All-Pro pass rusher Micah Parsons, who dominated the day, sacking Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy five times. Their stifling performance allowed head coach Matt LaFleur to take pressure off of quarterback Jordan Love, who was playing through a left shoulder injury.

Green Bay Packers superstar Micah Parsons reached a huge NFL milestone in his team's win over the Minnesota Vikings.

Green Bay Packers kicker Brandon McManus completes a 32-yard field goal attempt against the Minnesota Vikings during Week 12 of the 2025 NFL season.