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Three Underrated Performances From Packers’ Loss to Vikings

Three Underrated Performances From Packers’ Loss to Vikings

The Green Bay Packers’ epic fourth-quarter collapse against the Minnesota Vikings was the story coming out of Week 1. Following such a dramatic loss, some performances may have flown under the radar.

Green Bay Packers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 15
What Packers OC blames for Brian Flores’ field day on Jordan Love

What Packers OC blames for Brian Flores’ field day on Jordan Love

Many expected Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love to turn in a big performance in Week 1. Instead, it was Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz, who was not even supposed to play, who stole the show with a valiant outing.

Matt Lafleur News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 15
Matt LaFleur, Packers OC not on the same page at all on failed fourth down

Matt LaFleur, Packers OC not on the same page at all on failed fourth down

The Green Bay Packers looked to have everything firing smoothly for the first half of their Week 1 tilt against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, but everything came apart.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / September 15
Packers Shake Up Receiver Position on Practice Squad

Packers Shake Up Receiver Position on Practice Squad

The Green Bay Packers made two practice-squad transactions at receiver on Tuesday. They released Chris Hilton Jr. and, according to a source, signed Quincy Skinner Jr.

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The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the players to rush for at least five touchdowns in six or more seasons since the AFL/NFL merger (1970) can you name in eight minutes?

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Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / September 15
Packers Adding Experienced Former Fifth-Round Pick to Practice Squad

Packers Adding Experienced Former Fifth-Round Pick to Practice Squad

The Green Bay Packers are signing defensive tackle Eric Johnson, a former fifth-round draft pick with a lot of experience, to their practice squad. Johnson worked out for the team on Tuesday.

NFL News / Yardbarker
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 15
Packers have another reason to worry ahead of Jets clash

Packers have another reason to worry ahead of Jets clash

On top of their bad Week 1 showing, the Packers have another reason to be worried heading into their game against the New York Jets this weekend.

More questions for the Packers after season opening loss
Matt LaFleur defends controversial decision after Packers' inexplicable Week 1 collapse
Packers’ Week 1 loss reveals multiple issues that remain from last season
Five most concerning 0-1 starts: Why Cowboys, trio of 2025 NFL playoff teams have plenty to worry about
The 'No.2-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz
Green Bay Packers News / Athlon Sports / September 15
Packers Player Grades Roundup: Christian Watson, Keisean Nixon and more

Packers Player Grades Roundup: Christian Watson, Keisean Nixon and more

Several Green Bay Packers received positive marks in Pro Football Focus’ Week 1 player grades, while others failed miserably. PFF grades don’t always tell the entire story, but they offer important insight into each individual player’s performance.

Green Bay Packers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 15

Packers Host Six Tryout Players Including Three Receivers

The Green Bay Packers hosted six tryout players, per the NFL’s Official Transaction Wire. Here’s a list of Green Bay’s tryout players: DT Zxavian Harris DT Jalen Hunt WR Nick Nash WR Bryce Oliver WR Quincy Skinner DE Cruz Smith Oliver, 26, started his career at Kentucky before transferring to Youngstown State.

Jordan Love News / PackersTalk.com / September 15
Bullfighting the Viking horde: Jordan Love’s performance in Week 1.

Bullfighting the Viking horde: Jordan Love’s performance in Week 1.

Most quarterbacks won’t throw for the second most yards of their career when they are pressured on nearly half of their pass attempts. Jordan Love’s performance against the Minnesota Vikings showed he is not most quarterbacks.

Green Bay Packers News / The Spun / September 15
Boston Sports Radio Host Mike Felger Announces Packers 'Boycott'

Boston Sports Radio Host Mike Felger Announces Packers 'Boycott'

He may work for a Boston radio station, but Mike Felger is a longtime Green Bay Packers fan. Or at least, he was until this past Sunday. After the Packers blew a 12-point lead and wound up losing 39-22 to a Vikings team that was forced to change quarterbacks mid-game, Felger was one of many fans complaining about it on Monday.

Josh Jacobs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 15
New motion in Packers RB Josh Jacobs’ case may stop video from ever coming to light

New motion in Packers RB Josh Jacobs’ case may stop video from ever coming to light

The Green Bay Packers recently started out their season with an ugly choke job against the divisional rival Minnesota Vikings on the road. The Packers played this game without running back Josh Jacobs, who remains on the Commissioner’s Exempt List after recently pleading no contest to misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage.

NFL News / Yardbarker
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Green Bay Packers News / Athlon Sports / September 15
Packers Power Rankings Roundup: Pundits Are Down On Green Bay After Week 1

Packers Power Rankings Roundup: Pundits Are Down On Green Bay After Week 1

The Green Bay Packers are 0-1 after a disastrous 39-22 loss to their rival, the Minnesota Vikings, in Week 1. Concerns on both sides of the ball reared their ugly heads during an epic fourth-quarter collapse that’s become all too common under head coach Matt LaFleur.

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The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz
 The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz
The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz
 The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz
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 The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz
The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz
 The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz
Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / September 15
More questions for the Packers after season opening loss

More questions for the Packers after season opening loss

After a 39-22 season opening loss against the Vikings the Packers are left with more questions than answers. For the most part the Packers dominated the first three quarters.

Green Bay Packers News / Stadium Rant / September 15
Packers’ Ugly Week 1 Loss Was a Direct Result of Poor Offensive Line Play

Packers’ Ugly Week 1 Loss Was a Direct Result of Poor Offensive Line Play

The Green Bay Packers learned an age-old lesson the hard way on Sunday. At any level of football, a game is most often won or lost based on which team’s interior linemen control the line of scrimmage.

Jordan Love News / A to Z Sports / September 15
Latest injury update gives Jordan Love a reason to breathe a little easier ahead of Packers game in Week 2

Latest injury update gives Jordan Love a reason to breathe a little easier ahead of Packers game in Week 2

New York Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick won’t face the Packers next Sunday because of a groin injury. The Green Bay Packers had a tough day on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings, particularly on offense with problems up front against Brian Flores’ aggressive defense.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 14
Packers’ Week 1 loss reveals multiple issues that remain from last season

Packers’ Week 1 loss reveals multiple issues that remain from last season

Despite a new NFL season getting underway, the Green Bay Packers reverted to their former selves in their opening loss against the Minnesota Vikings.

Matt LaFleur defends controversial decision after Packers' inexplicable Week 1 collapse
Packers show no growth with another second-half collapse
Vikings score final 29 points to dispatch Packers
The '2026 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz
Bo Melton News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 14
Packers Sign WR Bo Melton To Active Roster

Packers Sign WR Bo Melton To Active Roster

The Green Bay Packers announced they have signed WR Bo Melton from the practice squad to the active roster. The Packers also released LS Scott Daly from the practice squad.

Tucker Kraft News / Yardbarker / September 14
Tucker Kraft displays leadership, calls out Packers after Week 1 loss

Tucker Kraft displays leadership, calls out Packers after Week 1 loss

After the game, Kraft provided an uncomfortable truth about his team.

Packers’ Week 1 loss reveals multiple issues that remain from last season
Matt LaFleur defends controversial decision after Packers' inexplicable Week 1 collapse
Packers show no growth with another second-half collapse
The '2025 NFL yards-per-catch leaders' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 14
LaFleur defends controversial decision after Packers' loss

Matt LaFleur defends controversial decision after Packers' inexplicable Week 1 collapse

This isn't the first time that LaFleur's play-calling, game and clock management have cost the Packers down the stretch.

Packers show no growth with another second-half collapse
Matt LaFleur ripped for 1 decision as Packers blow game vs. Vikings
Packers get intel on possible Josh Jacobs suspension
The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / September 14
New details emerge on Kyler Murray after scary injury against the Packers

New details emerge on Kyler Murray after scary injury against the Packers

Kyler Murray’s debut for the Minnesota Vikings had a frightening twist. The former No. 1 overall pick was forced out of the game after just 11 plays in the first quarter of Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn., with an apparent head injury.

Matt Lafleur News / Yardbarker / September 13
Packers show no growth with another second-half collapse

Packers show no growth with another second-half collapse

New year, same Green Bay Packers.

Vikings score final 29 points to dispatch Packers
Matt LaFleur ripped for 1 decision as Packers blow game vs. Vikings
The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz
Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker / September 13
Packers get intel on possible Josh Jacobs suspension

Packers get intel on possible Josh Jacobs suspension

Jacobs is currently on the Commissioner's Exempt List as he deals with the legal fallout of his offseason arrest.

Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker / September 12
Packers show confidence in Tucker Kraft with massive extension

Packers show confidence in Tucker Kraft with massive extension

It's not very common to see a player coming off a torn ACL receive a massive contract extension. In the case of Kraft, though, that is exactly what took place just ahead of a Week 1 showdown against the division rival Minnesota Vikings.

Three key questions the Packers must answer against the Vikings
Packers may finally get clarity on Josh Jacobs' punishment
Packers GM Brian Gutekunst sounds confident in his big RB gamble
The '2025 NFL yards-per-catch leaders' quiz
Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker / September 11
Three key questions the Packers must answer against the Vikings

Three key questions the Packers must answer against the Vikings

Following a disappointing loss to the Bears in the Wild Card Round of last season's playoffs, the Green Bay Packers are likely eager to start the new season on a high note.

Packers GM Brian Gutekunst sounds confident in his big RB gamble
Aaron Rodgers will eventually return to Green Bay as a hero
Tucker Kraft News / Yardbarker / September 10
Insider addresses Tucker Kraft's contract discussions with Packers

Insider addresses Tucker Kraft's contract discussions with Packers

Will Kraft reset the tight end market? 

3 questions ahead of the week 1 Green Bay Packers – Vikings game in Minnesota
Packers GM Brian Gutekunst sounds confident in his big RB gamble
Six Players to Watch for in the Packers’ Season Opener
The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz

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