The Green Bay Packers erased three quarters of dominance over a division rival with an implosion down the stretch that looked a lot like the way they finished last season.

Carson Wentz came in after Kyler Murray's first-quarter concussion in his Minnesota debut and led a spirited comeback against the rival Green Bay Packers as the Vikings scored 29 straight points to close a 39-22 victory to open the season Sunday.

The Minnesota Vikings owe quarterback Carson Wentz a bonus after he led the team in a comeback victory over the Packers.

The NFL is expected to punish Green Bay Packers safety Evan Williams after his hit on Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson. Williams was flagged for unnecessary roughness during Sunday's NFC North matchup after delivering a hard hit on Jefferson.

Justin Jefferson caught eight passes for 92 yards and two touchdowns, and the Minnesota Vikings closed the game with 29 unanswered points for a 39-22 win to stun the Green ​Bay Packers in the season opener for both teams on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.

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