Vikings seek NFC North title as they outlast Packers behind Sam Darnold’s 3 touchdowns

The Minnesota Vikings recorded their ninth consecutive victory on Sunday with a victory over the Green Bay Packers, 27-25.

The Vikings need a win next week over the Detroit Lions to clinch the NFC North title and the No. 1 playoff seed, which comes with home-field advantage in the postseason.

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Sam Darnold had three touchdown passes in the win. He was 33-for-43 with 377 passing yards. He had an interception and a sack. The three touchdowns went to three different wide receivers: Jalen Nailor, Jordan Addison and Cam Akers.

Darnold’s 9-yard touchdown pass to Akers gave the Vikings a 17-point lead and nearly took the Packers out of the game entirely. Jones led the Vikings with 47 yards rushing.

Justin Jefferson had eight catches for 92 yards. He was denied a good catch due to a penalty. He averaged 11.5 yards per catch.

Nailor had five receptions for 81 yards.

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The Minnesota Vikings’ Aaron Jones runs during the second half against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Jordan Love and company pushed hard to keep the Packers in the game in the final frame.

Emanuel Wilson scored on a 5-yard run with 6:12 left in the fourth quarter. Love and Romeo Doubs connected for a two-point conversion. On their next drive, Love found Malik Heth for a 3-yard touchdown pass. It was a two-point game with 2:18 left.

Green Bay couldn’t stop Minnesota’s offense in the final moments.

Love completed 19 of 30 passes for 185 yards and a touchdown pass. Josh Jacobs also added a rushing touchdown. He had 69 rushing yards.

Green Bay Packers’ Jordan Love shoots during the second half. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

All eyes will be on next week’s game between the Vikings and Lions. Minnesota lost to Detroit earlier in the year, 31-29.