NFL--Justin Jefferson and Kirk Cousins lead the Vikings past the Packers

Kirk Cousins led the Minnesota Vikings to a 23-7 victory over the Green Bay Packers at home on Sunday.

Cousins completed 23 of 32 passes for 277 yards and two touchdowns.

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Minnesota's Justin Jefferson hauled in nine passes for 184 yards and two touchdowns.

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In a loss for Green Bay, Aaron Rodgers completed 22 of 34 passes for 195 yards and one interception.

The Vikings dominated the first half, outscoring Green Bay 262-100 and establishing a 17-0 lead at halftime.

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With 9:17 left in the first quarter, Cousins' 5-yard touchdown pass to Jefferson gave Minnesota the game's first score, a 7-0 lead.

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The score brought the 10-play, 78-yard drive to a close.

With 3:54 left in the second quarter, Greg Joseph's 28-yard field goal gave Minnesota a 10-0 lead.

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With 33 seconds left before halftime, Cousins' 36-yard touchdown pass to Jefferson gave the team a 17-0 lead.

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