MINNEAPOLIS (Interstat) — The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Green Bay Packers 16 to 3 on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium to close the NFL regular season before 66,606 fans. The Vikings never trailed, building a 13-point halftime lead behind a stout defensive performance that stifled the Packers’ offense. Kicker Will Reichard provided the bulk of Minnesota’s scoring, connecting on field goals from 43, 25 and 37 yards. Fullback C.J. Ham added a 1-yard touchdown run just before halftime. Green Bay’s only points came on a 24-yard Brandon McManus field goal as time expired. The victory gave both teams identical 9-8-1 final records for the season.