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Evan Williams delivers clear message on officiating inconsistency after Packers’ Week 1 loss to the Vikings

Evan Williams delivers clear message on officiating inconsistency after Packers’ Week 1 loss to the Vikings

Safety had the perfect approach to address the controversial calls in the first game of the season. The Green Bay Packers had legitimate reason to take issue with the officiating after the Minnesota Vikings rallied to a 39-22 victory on Sunday, and safety Evan Williams provided the most measured response from the locker room.

Micah Parsons News / Larry Brown Sports / September 16
Micah Parsons makes his admiration for an NFC rival clear

Micah Parsons makes his admiration for an NFC rival clear

Micah Parsons is not hiding his admiration for an NFC rival.  The Green Bay Packers superstar pass rusher, who is yet to make his 2026 season debut, recently spoke about the New York Giants following the NFC East squad’s big 28-20 win over his former team, the Dallas Cowboys, on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / September 16
Green Bay Packers: Reasons for Optimism After Week 1.

Green Bay Packers: Reasons for Optimism After Week 1.

The Packers now have lost six straight dating back to last year. The longest losing streak in recent memory and a team establishing the wrong type of identity.

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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?

The 'Single-season TD record by NFL team' quiz
The 'Last pair of 100-yard rushers by team' quiz
The 'Monsters of the Midway' quiz
Christian Watson News / The Packers Post / September 16

Packers WR Christian Watson Off to a Fast Start In Effort to Live Up to New Contract

The Green Bay Packers endured a disappointing Week 1 performance in their 39-22 loss to the Minnesota Vikings but one player who had an outstanding game was wide receiver Christian Watson.

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.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / September 16
Packers’ struggles expose bigger problem for running game beyond Josh Jacobs’ absence

Packers’ struggles expose bigger problem for running game beyond Josh Jacobs’ absence

MarShawn Lloyd and Chris Brooks couldn’t do much behind a weak offensive line, and it’s a challenging scenario ahead. The Green Bay Packers running back room faced a difficult debut in Week 1, but the results reflected challenging circumstances beyond individual production.

Micah Parsons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 16
Packers’ Micah Parsons names personal pick for greatest RB of ‘our era’

Packers’ Micah Parsons names personal pick for greatest RB of ‘our era’

Age and Father Time seem to have zero effect on Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry. Entering his 11th season in the NFL, the veteran powerhouse opened the 2026 regular season with yet another dominant performance that left players across the league in absolute awe, including Green Bay Packers pass rusher Micah Parsons.

Josh Jacobs News / HITC / September 16
Josh Jacobs’ ex-girlfriend makes major legal move as NFL seeks access to crucial evidence in Packers RB case

Josh Jacobs’ ex-girlfriend makes major legal move as NFL seeks access to crucial evidence in Packers RB case

Josh Jacobs’ former girlfriend has made a major legal move by asking a Wisconsin court to permanently seal evidence connected to the case involving the Green Bay Packers running back.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 16
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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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
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

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