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Matt Lafleur News / Green Bay Packers on SI / September 13

Three Reasons Why Packers Will Lose to Vikings, Start Season Behind 8-Ball

During Matt LaFleur’s tenure as Green Bay Packers coach, they’ve kicked off the season at home only once. Meanwhile, Sunday’s game will mark the third opener played at the Minnesota Vikings.

Justin Jefferson News / Green Bay Packers on SI / September 12

Three Reasons Why Packers Will Lose to Justin Jefferson, Vikings

During Matt LaFleur’s tenure as Green Bay Packers coach, they’ve kicked off the season at home only once. Meanwhile, Sunday’s game will mark the third opener played at the Minnesota Vikings.

Green Bay Packers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 12

Packers Week 1 injury report vs. Vikings: What it means for fantasy football

The Green Bay Packers enter Sunday’s season opener in Minnesota without two of their biggest stars. Running back Josh Jacobs is on the Commissioner’s Exempt List, while edge rusher Micah Parsons remains on the reserve/physically unable to perform list during his recovery from a torn ACL.

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The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

There have been 22 quarterbacks in NFL history to throw for 4,500 yards and 15 interceptions in the same season. How many can you name in five minutes?

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 12

Bold Predictions for Packers vs. Vikings in Week 1

The Green Bay Packers begin the 2026 NFL season on the road against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Here are a few bold predictions for the Week 1 battle.

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When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

Green Bay Packers News / Pro Football Rumors / September 12

Offseason In Review: Green Bay Packers

The Packers’ offseason spending spree in 2025 had the desired effect on the team’s record…until the final stretch of the season. Green Bay ended the 2025 campaign on a five-game losing streak that included a wild-card round loss to the Bears.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 12

Announcers, Referees, and Jersey Combination for Packers vs. Vikings in Week 1

The 2026 NFL season is finally here, with the Green Bay Packers set to travel to take on the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Here are the announcers, referees, and jersey combinations for Week 1.

Green Bay Packers News / Athlon Sports / September 12

Packers Roster Tracker: Every Move Made Ahead of Week 1

The Green Bay Packers roster is set with less than 24 hours to go before Sunday’s season opener. Over the week, they made a few roster adjustments and locked up a core piece ahead of their Week 1 contest on the road against the Minnesota Vikings.

Jordan Love News / Viral Sports News / September 12

Packers’ Jordan Love Hit With Stunning Prediction Before Week 1

The Ringer’s Diante Lee has picked Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love as his 2026 NFL Most Valuable Player, arguing the league is ready for a new name at the top of the ballot.

NFL News / Green Bay Packers on SI / September 12

Three Reasons Why Packers Will Beat Vikings in Week 1 Rivalry Showdown

Almost exactly eight months after the Green Bay Packers’ Super Bowl aspirations imploded in gory fashion in the playoffs at Chicago, they will give it another shot when they kick off the 2026 season at the Minnesota Vikings.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Bo Melton News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 12

Packers Call Up Two Including WR Bo Melton For Week 1

The Green Bay Packers officially elevated WR Bo Melton and LB Kristian Welch for Week 1’s game against the Vikings. Melton, 27, was a seventh-round draft pick by the Seahawks out of Rutgers in the 2022 draft.

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Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / September 12

Packers confirm suspicion with one final move that completes their clever Week 1 strategy against the Vikings

Green Bay elevated wide receiver Bo Melton from the practice squad for gameday, as well as linebacker Kristian Welch. The Green Bay Packers confirmed the suspicion and completed the roster management strategy they started on Friday.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / September 12

What Latest Packers Roster Moves Mean for Week 1 at Vikings

Before hopping on the plane for Minneapolis on Saturday, the Green Bay Packers made some roster moves to get ready for Sunday’s season-opening game at the Vikings.

Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker / September 12

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

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Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / September 12

Packers Final Injury Report Before Season Opener

The NFL season has finally begun. Green Bay will open their season Sunday at 4:25 PM EST at the Minnesota Vikings. Here is the Packers final injury report before the season opener.

Green Bay Packers News / Viral Sports News / September 12

Packers' Matt LaFleur makes telling Josh Jacobs statement

Josh Jacobs remains barred from practicing or playing while the NFL reviews the case.

Packers may finally get clarity on Josh Jacobs' punishment

Three key questions the Packers must answer against the Vikings

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / September 11

Brian Gutekunst gets creative in order to keep Bo Melton with the Packers

Bo Melton was moved from the active roster to the practice squad without going through the waiver process.

Aaron Rodgers will eventually return to Green Bay as a hero

Packers GM Brian Gutekunst sounds confident in his big RB gamble

Insider addresses Tucker Kraft's contract discussions with Packers

Packers may finally get clarity on Josh Jacobs' punishment

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Bo Melton News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 11

Packers Re-Signing WR Bo Melton To Practice Squad

According to Adam Schefter, the Packers are re-signing WR Bo Melton to their practice squad on Friday. Melton, 27, was a seventh-round draft pick by the Seahawks out of Rutgers in the 2022 draft.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / September 11

Packers make a shocking roster move nobody saw coming right before the regular season

The Green Bay Packers made a roster move no one saw coming on Friday.

Packers GM Brian Gutekunst sounds confident in his big RB gamble

Jordan Love is unbothered by Micah Parsons' absence vs. Vikings

Three key questions the Packers must answer against the Vikings

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Green Bay Packers News / Pro Football Rumors / September 11

No Timeline For Suspension Of Packers RB Josh Jacobs

Yesterday saw an end to Josh Jacobs’ legal case. The Packers running back entered a plea of no contest to the two misdemeanor charges he faced. Jacobs now has five conditions stemming from his damage to property count (including restitution to the victim) along with a $1K fine due to his battery count.

Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker / September 11

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

Jordan Love News / PackersTalk.com / September 11

Packers Will Start With Heavy Lean On Love

It’s time, Week 1 of the 2026 Packers regular season kicks off on Sunday against division rivals, the Minnesota Vikings. It’s hard to believe it’s finally happening.