The Packers face the Vikings in Week 18 with no playoff stakes, as both teams focus on draft positioning.

The Green Bay Packers will play the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, December 28, at 12:00 PM CT in Minneapolis, with no playoff implications for either team. The Packers are locked into the No. 7 seed, while the Vikings aim to improve their 2026 draft position, potentially securing a top-18 pick depending on other results. The game is part of a Week 18 slate featuring multiple division and seed battles, including the AFC North and NFC South title games, with the Seahawks and 49ers vying for the NFC’s No. 1 seed. Head coach Matt LaFleur has not confirmed whether key players will be rested, citing ongoing evaluation amid injuries and the need to balance health and readiness for the postseason.