CJ Ham, playing in what might be his final game for the Minnesota Vikings, scores a touchdown from the one yard line.

The Minnesota Vikings' season officially ended on Sunday, but the writing was on the wall much earlier than that. After starting the year with promise at

With his fifth catch on Sunday against the rival Green Bay Packers, a simple hitch route he turned into a 17-yard gain, the four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver hit the four-digit mark for the sixth consecutive year. Jefferson immediately received a loud ovation from the U.S. Bank Stadium crowd.

The Minnesota Vikings will head into the 2026 offseason with a five-game winning streak under their belt. They battled back from 4-8 on the season to finish 9-8 and prove that, regardless of the quarterback play, this defense in its current form can help them overcome a lot.

Vikings insider Alec Lewis highlighted a telling answer from Justin Jefferson about J.J. McCarthy during a recent interview.

The Packers play the Vikings at noon Sunday, Jan. 4, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis in the regular season finale. It's the first noon Sunday game for the Packers since they played their first matchup against the Vikings on Nov. 23 in Week 12.

The NFL season continues in Week 18 when the Minnesota Vikings host the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Start time, how to watch, stream and NFL TV schedule.

The Minnesota Vikings have a chance to take advantage of a Green Bay Packers squad that will rest several starters in Week 18.

Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback David Blough is interviewing for the Detroit Lions offensive coordinator role.

Follow along with Packers Wire for live updates, scoring plays and highlights from the Week 18 clash between the Packers and Vikings.