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

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.

NFL News / Green Bay Packers on SI / September 13
Packers’ Goal Is To Finish; Instead, They Imploded in Gory Loss to Vikings

Packers’ Goal Is To Finish; Instead, They Imploded in Gory Loss to Vikings

MINNEAPOLIS – The Green Bay Packers have preached “finish” for months. With a chance to finish the Minnesota Vikings, the Packers imploded in horrific fashion.

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

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

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.

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The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

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?

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Aaron Banks News / Green Bay Packers on SI / September 13
Packers-Vikings Inactives: Who Will Form No. 1 Offensive Line?

Packers-Vikings Inactives: Who Will Form No. 1 Offensive Line?

MINNEAPOLIS – Aaron Banks, the Green Bay Packers’ $77 million starting left guard, is inactive for Sunday’s season-opening game at the Minnesota Vikings.

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

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 / A to Z Sports / September 13
Packers have extra reason for concern in Week 1, and nobody feels it more than Jordan Love

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

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.

NFL News / Green Bay Packers on SI / September 13
Will This Be Super Season for Packers or Super Disappointment?

Will This Be Super Season for Packers or Super Disappointment?

ON THE WAY TO MINNEAPOLIS – The Green Bay Packers’ season is finally here. With Week 1 at the Vikings just hours away, the outlook is shrouded in as much mystery as any season in recent years.

Green Bay Packers News / Athlon Sports / September 13
Final Injury Report for Packers-Vikings: Will Josh Jacobs, Tucker Kraft Play?

Final Injury Report for Packers-Vikings: Will Josh Jacobs, Tucker Kraft Play?

The Green Bay Packers are on the road Sunday evening as they travel to take on the Minnesota Vikings in an NFC North matchup during Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.

Green Bay Packers News / Athlon Sports / September 13
Packers Fantasy Football Start or Sit for Week 1: Jordan Love, Christian Watson and more

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 / Yardbarker
The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

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.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / September 13
Will Packers Beat Vikings? Green Bay’s Final Record? Here Are Our Predictions

Will Packers Beat Vikings? Green Bay’s Final Record? Here Are Our Predictions

Finally. Football season is here. The Green Bay Packers will kick off the 2026 NFL season on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. Will the Packers win or lose?

NFL News / PackersTalk.com / September 13
Packers at Vikings: New Season Starts In A Tough Spot

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.

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The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz
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The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz
 The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz
The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz
 The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz
The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz
Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / September 13
Big Ten: Most Important Packers for Week 1 Showdown at Vikings

Big Ten: Most Important Packers for Week 1 Showdown at Vikings

Football is back. The Green Bay Packers will take off against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday afternoon in hopes of getting their 2026 season started on the right track.

Matt Lafleur News / Green Bay Packers on SI / September 13
Three Reasons Why Packers Will Lose to Vikings, Start Season Behind 8-Ball

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.

Green Bay Packers News / Pro Football Rumors / September 12
Offseason In Review: Green Bay Packers

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

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

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

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 / A to Z Sports / September 11
Packers get creative to keep Bo Melton

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
Three key questions the Packers must answer against the Vikings
The 'Most 10-sack NFL seasons' 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
Jordan Love News / PackersTalk.com / September 11
Packers Will Start With Heavy Lean On Love

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 10
Aaron Rodgers will eventually return to Green Bay as a hero

Aaron Rodgers will eventually return to Green Bay as a hero

Aaron Rodgers is a legend for the Green Bay Packers. Will Rodgers and the Pack ever patch things up between them?

Aaron Rodgers not sure he wants post-career invite, honors from Packers
Aaron Rodgers reveals big reason he returned to Steelers for final season
Steelers' Aaron Rodgers has opportunity to return to Super Bowl
The 'Most 2-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz
Josh Jacobs News / Yardbarker / September 11
Packers may finally get clarity on Josh Jacobs' punishment

Packers may finally get clarity on Josh Jacobs' punishment

Jacobs took a big step toward his return to the gridiron.

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
MarShawn Lloyd News / Yardbarker / September 10
Packers GM Brian Gutekunst sounds confident in his big RB gamble

Packers GM Brian Gutekunst sounds confident in his big RB gamble

The Green Bay Packers have a plan at running back. Is it a good plan?

Jordan Love is unbothered by Micah Parsons' absence vs. Vikings
The 'Most multi-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

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