The Green Bay Packers made some big plays that led to a substantial first-quarter lead against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field on Sunday.
Darnell Savage #26 of the Green Bay Packers returns an interception for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings] at Lambeau Field on January 01, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Nixon took a kickoff from Greg Joseph five yards into the end zone out and ran it all the way back for a 105-yard return for a touchdown to go up 7-3. Nixon has come close to notching his first career kickoff return for a score in recent weeks but couldn’t quite go all the way. This time, though, the Packers gave him the perfect blocks and he found the seams he needed to split the tacklers and head all the way into the end zone.
Jaire Alexander #23 of the Green Bay Packers reacts after a play during the first quarter Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field on January 01, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. But the Packers weren’t done making game-changing plays. With the Vikings facing a 4th-and-2 on the Packers’ 37-yard line, they opted to go for it. The decision didn’t work in their favor.
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