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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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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.

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.

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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

NFL News / Green Bay Packers on SI / September 13

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.

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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 / Athlon Sports / September 13

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

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.

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

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

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 / Green Bay Packers on SI / September 13

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.

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 / 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.

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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 / 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

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

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.