The Minnesota Vikings are closing out the regular season hosting the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium, and it sure felt like a sendoff for Harrison Smith.

With his fifth catch on Sunday against the rival Green Bay Packers, a simple hitch route he turned into a 17-yard gain, the four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver hit the four-digit mark for the sixth consecutive year. Jefferson immediately received a loud ovation from the U.S. Bank Stadium crowd.

The Packers’ offense put together a very quick three-and-out, and the resulting punt took a Green Bay roll and wound up at the 3-yard line to pin the Vikings’ offense deep for their second possession. The Vikings’ offense then picked up a first down, but then stalled out and were forced to punt it away themselves.

The NFL season continues in Week 18 when the Minnesota Vikings host the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Start time, how to watch, stream and NFL TV schedule.

Harrison Smith gets huge ovation as he finishes the Vikings' final game of season and likely steps into retirement

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The NFL’s Week 18 games are nearly over, and our partners at FanDuel Sportsbook have some early odds set for the Wildcard Weekend matchups. They currently have the Chicago Bears as a 1.5-point favorite over the Green Bay Packers,

The Vikings wrapped up their 2025 season on Sunday with a 16-0 victory over a Packers team resting most of its starters. It's the fifth straight win to end the campaign for Kevin O'Connell's team, which finishes 9-8 and just a half-game out of a playoff spot in the NFC.

Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith spoke about his future after the team defeated the Green Bay Packers in Week 18 on Jan. 4.