Emanuel Wilson runs for 107 yards and 2 TDs as Packers pound Vikings 23-6

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Emanuel Wilson always believed he could make it in the NFL even while he was breaking into the league as an undrafted free agent from Division II Fort Valley State.

Given the opportunity to make his first career start Sunday, Wilson went out and proved to everyone else what he already knew.

Wilson rushed for a career-high 107 yards and two touchdowns while filling in for the injured Josh Jacobs to back up a dominating performance from Green Bay’s defense as the Packers trounced the Minnesota Vikings 23-6 on Sunday.

“I just kept it the same,” Wilson said. “I approached it today just like it’s another game. This is my first start since college, so I just tried to go out there and take advantage of it.

”Wilson provided all the offense Green Bay needed on a day when the Packers forced three turnovers and produced five sacks, including two each from Micah Parsons and Devonte Wyatt. The Vikings totaled 4 net yards and three turnovers in the second half.