Three takeaways from Packers’ win vs. Vikings in Week 2

2. Mistakes almost cost the Packers

After an incredible start on both sides of the ball, the Packers looked set for a blowout victory. But they then got in their own way. Yes, the Vikings made plays, but the Packers could’ve put the game away on multiple occasions.

With a 21-0 lead, the Vikings needed just two plays for Dalvin Cook to find the end zone. It happens. He’s an outstanding player.

The Packers bounced back well, moving the ball to the Minnesota 36-yard line with another chance to score. A touchdown would’ve potentially put the game out of sight, but a field goal would also be fine. On second-and-6, Geronimo Allison had done enough to pick up the first down, but fumbled. One opportunity wasted.

After making an interception, the Packers again had the ball in field goal range on third-and-1. They failed to convert on third down, and then on fourth, turning the ball over on downs. And to make matters worse, Rodgers didn’t realize it was fourth down, and instead thought they had got a first down the play before.

In the third quarter, a botched snap ended a promising Packers drive and handed possession back to the Vikings, which they scored a touchdown from. And on that play — a TD catch by Stefon Diggs — Alexander almost made an interception and possibly should’ve just knocked the ball away.

The Packers also had six penalties in the game.

Mistakes could’ve cost them, and this is something they’ll need to fix moving forward.