Former Viking Tasked with Sack Duty in Week 1
The Minnesota Vikings are set to face the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium in Week 1 of the […]
Brad Rempel-Imagn Images The Minnesota Vikings are set to face the Green Bay Packers at U. S. Bank Stadium in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.
That means they’ll open with their biggest rival , and be looking to start the season on a positive note in the NFC North. A year ago, the Green Bay Packers added one of the best edge rushers in football when they acquired Micah Parsons from the Dallas Cowboys. Hargrave Will Be Asked to Fill a Massive Void in GB Unfortunately, he suffered a torn ACL late in the season and underwent surgery.
It remains unclear when he will be available for the 2026 season, which immediately benefits Minnesota . Last season, Parsons played in his first Packers-Vikings game during Week 12, and he racked up a pair of sacks while logging three quarterback hits. He’s a menace off the edge and is a problem for any passer dropping back in the pocket.
If there’s a game he’s going to miss, though, it seems that the one out of the gate makes sense. Dec 2, 2018; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers nose tackle Javon Hargrave (79) celebrates a third quarter play against the Los Angeles Chargers at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Philip G.