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Packers’ Matt LaFleur explains bizarre decision to turn down 3 points for failed QB sneak

The Green Bay Packers essentially lost the plot in the fourth quarter of their 39-22 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in their season-opener. They led the contest, 22-17, heading into the final frame, and they allowed the Vikings to score 22 unanswered points to lose the game convincingly.

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Grading Matt LaFleur’s Performance in Packers loss vs. Vikings

The Green Bay Packers watched a fourth-quarter lead evaporate in a 39-22 loss to the rival Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Despite receiving a contract extension during the offseason, plenty of concerns lingered about head coach Matt LaFleur, and he did little to quiet those doubts in the season opener.

Tucker Kraft News / Viral Sports News / September 14

Packers’ Tucker Kraft Shares Blunt Honesty After Latest Collapse

Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft did not spend much time praising Minnesota after Sunday’s season opener. He spent it warning his own team. The Packers led 22-10 with 5:09 left in the third quarter at U.S.

Jordan Love News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 14

Packers’ Jordan Love issues tough admission on painful Week 1 loss to Vikings

The Green Bay Packers took on their fierce NFC North rivals, the Minnesota Vikings, in Week 1. The Vikings lost Kyler Murray early due to a concussion.

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The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

32 quarterbacks in NFL history have throw for more than 6,000 yards in the first two seasons of their career. How many of those QBs can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most TD passes in first two seasons' quiz

The 'Game-winning-drives record by team' quiz

The 'NFL yards-from-scrimmage leaders' quiz

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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.

NFL News / Green Bay Packers on SI / September 13

Packers Knew Vikings Would Blitz, Thought It Might Not Have Seemed That Way

MINNEAPOLIS – It was no mystery that Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores would blitz Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love from the first quarter to the fourth quarter.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 13

Winners and Losers in Packers’ Brutal 39-22 Loss to Vikings

The Green Bay Packers opened the 2026 season with a humiliating 39-22 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The Packers were outscored 29-3 in the second half, blowing a nine-point halftime lead, en route to a 0-1 start.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Matt Lafleur News / Larry Brown Sports / September 13

Matt LaFleur ripped for 1 decision as Packers blow game vs. Vikings

Matt LaFleur could not get out of his own way on Sunday. LaFleur and the Green Bay Packers lost their season opener to the rival Minnesota Vikings by a final score of 39-22.

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

Winners and Losers from Packers Embarrassing Collapse In Minnesota

The Green Bay Packers went into US Bank Stadium for their first game of the season hoping to set the tone after a disappointing finish to their 2025 season.

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The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz

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

The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 13

Packers’ worst nightmares come true in disappointing regular season opener loss to the Vikings

Green Bay was leading 22-10 at some point in the third quarter, but went through another second half collapse against an NFC North team. The Green Bay Packers kicked off their 2026 NFL season with a tough 39-22 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, and the opener produced a split verdict.

Matt Lafleur News / Yardbarker / September 13

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

Christian Watson News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 13

Packers’ Christian Watson shows haters he’s worth all that money with 81-yard TD – he just needs to stay healthy

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur and general manager Brian Gutekunst passionately defended Christian Watson’s substantial four-year, $92 million

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 13

Packers last-minute injury update for Week 1 vs. Vikings sparks major OL questions

Everyone knew the Green Bay Packers would go into their Week 1 matchup without their best player. Micah Parsons is starting the season on the PUP list while recovering from a torn ACL, meaning he will miss at least the first four games of the season.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / September 13

Packers have extra reason for concern in Week 1, and nobody feels it more than Jordan Love

Left guard Aaron Banks is officially inactive, even though right tackle Zach Bako-Bewele is ready to play against the Minnesota Vikings. The Green Bay Packers have released their inactives list for Week 1 against the Minnesota Vikings.

Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker / September 13

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 / Athlon Sports / September 13

Packers Fantasy Football Start or Sit for Week 1: Jordan Love, Christian Watson and more

The start of the NFL season also marks the beginning of another fantasy football season. With every week being crucial in the world of fantasy, getting an edge is vital.

NFL News / PackersTalk.com / September 13

Packers at Vikings: New Season Starts In A Tough Spot

We finally made it! It is game day! And it’s about time, considering the bitter taste that was left in the mouth of everybody at 1265 Lombardi Avenue and Green Bay Packers fans world wide.

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.

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.

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

The '2025 NFL yards-per-catch leaders' quiz

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 / 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.