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Undrafted RB Emanuel Wilson Powers Packers Past Vikings With 107 Yards, 2 TDs

His first NFL start came with Josh Jacobs inactive with a knee injury.

Overview

  • Matt LaFleur awarded Wilson a game ball and praised his performance after the NFC North victory.
  • Green Bay leaned on the ground game, calling 42 runs for 146 yards as the defense controlled the matchup and limited Minnesota to 145 total yards.
  • Wilson became the Packers’ first 100-yard rusher of 2025 and scored both touchdowns in his first NFL start since Fort Valley State in 2022.
  • The undrafted 2023 free agent from HBCU Division II roots said a one-two backfield with Jacobs would be “crazy,” signaling interest in a tandem approach.
  • Jacobs rested a bruised knee and is hoped to be available for Thursday’s game at Detroit, while Wilson earned a FedEx Air and Ground Players of the Week nomination.