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Packers’ stunning loss to the Vikings exposed a problem that Micah Parsons’ eventual return cannot solve by itself

Packers’ stunning loss to the Vikings exposed a problem that Micah Parsons’ eventual return cannot solve by itself

The Green Bay Packers had a bizarre performance against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 1. There is a bigger concern to consider. The Green Bay Packers gave up 39 points to the Minnesota Vikings, and on the surface, that looks like a defensive disaster.

Green Bay Packers News / Stadium Rant / September 14
Green Bay Packers: 3 Winners And 3 Losers After Collapse Against Vikings

Green Bay Packers: 3 Winners And 3 Losers After Collapse Against Vikings

The Green Bay Packers opened their 2026 season with a devastating 39-22 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The Packers led 29-10 late in the third quarter before Minnesota rattled off 29 straight points.

NFL News / Green Bay Packers on SI / September 14
Three Overreactions From Packers’ Loss to Vikings: It Starts With Coaching

Three Overreactions From Packers’ Loss to Vikings: It Starts With Coaching

There’s an unconfirmed rumor going around that Jordan Love, upon walking off the plane at Austin Straubel International Airport after Sunday’s loss at Minnesota, was blindsided by Blake Cashman.

Bo Nix News / Yardbarker Quizzes
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?

The 'Most TD passes in first two seasons' quiz
The 'Game-winning-drives record by team' quiz
The 'NFL yards-from-scrimmage leaders' quiz
Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / September 14
Nightmare Fuel: Packers Drop Opener in Familiar Fashion

Nightmare Fuel: Packers Drop Opener in Familiar Fashion

Well…here we go again. The Green Bay Packers opened their season on the road against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, and things went about as badly as they possibly could have.

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.

Tucker Kraft News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 14
Could Packers’ Tucker Kraft be NFL’s best tight end? Insider gives his take

Could Packers’ Tucker Kraft be NFL’s best tight end? Insider gives his take

There were not many good things that the Green Bay Packers could take away from their Week 1 loss against the Minnesota Vikings. Some of the same problems they dealt with last season came back to haunt them, one of them being falling apart in the fourth quarter.

Green Bay Packers News / EasySportz / September 14
The Packers Just Did It Again

The Packers Just Did It Again

How does this keep happening? The Packers just blew another completely winnable game. Green Bay led Minnesota 22-10 late in the third quarter Sunday. Kyler Murray was already out with a concussion, leaving Carson Wentz at quarterback for the Vikings.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / September 14
Snaps, Studs and Duds From Packers’ Record-Setting Collapse at Vikings

Snaps, Studs and Duds From Packers’ Record-Setting Collapse at Vikings

How bad was the Green Bay Packers’ season-opening loss at the Minnesota Vikings? Historically bad. The Packers took a 22-10 with 5 minutes left in the third quarter but somehow managed to lose 39-22.

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
Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / September 14
The Packers Worst Enemy is Once Again Themselves

The Packers Worst Enemy is Once Again Themselves

The Packers find themselves right where they left off last season, in yet another collapse. The stakes are a little different this time, but the outcome is the exact same.

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.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 14
3 winners and 3 losers from the Packers’ embarrassing loss to the Vikings in the regular season opener

3 winners and 3 losers from the Packers’ embarrassing loss to the Vikings in the regular season opener

Green Bay allowed 29 unanswered points in the second half, and the narrative is not going away after another blown lead. The Green Bay Packers lost to the Minnesota Vikings 39-22 on Sunday in a disappointing Week 1 performance, particularly in the second half.

NFL News / EssentiallySports / September 14
NFL Official Under Fire as Calls Grow for Investigation After Packers-Vikings Game

NFL Official Under Fire as Calls Grow for Investigation After Packers-Vikings Game

The Packers vs. Vikings game became a story about controversial refereeing after three penalties kept Minnesota’s fourth-quarter drive alive. Despite having chances to turn the game around, the Packers could not get off the field, and the Vikings eventually completed the comeback in a 39-22 win.

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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
The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz
 The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / September 14
New details emerge on Kyler Murray after scary injury against the Packers

New details emerge on Kyler Murray after scary injury against the Packers

Kyler Murray’s debut for the Minnesota Vikings had a frightening twist. The former No. 1 overall pick was forced out of the game after just 11 plays in the first quarter of Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn., with an apparent head injury.

Green Bay Packers News / The Packers Post / September 14
FINISHING PROBLEMS: The Packers Blow Another Big Lead in Week 1 to the Vikings

FINISHING PROBLEMS: The Packers Blow Another Big Lead in Week 1 to the Vikings

The Green Bay Packers difficulties with finishing carried over from last year in their 39-22 Week 1 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The Packers held a 12-point lead late in the third quarter and watched it evaporate just like they did too often last season.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / September 14
Packers have an obvious solution staring them in the face, but ignoring it is already costing games in the regular season

Packers have an obvious solution staring them in the face, but ignoring it is already costing games in the regular season

Green Bay’s refusal to address the guard spots is risking Jordan Love’s health, and the team is not accomplishing what it wanted. The Green Bay Packers lost 39-22 to the Minnesota Vikings in the regular season opener, and the biggest issue was the offensive line, particularly the guard positions.

Matt Lafleur News / Athlon Sports / September 14
Grading Matt LaFleur’s Performance in Packers loss vs. Vikings

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 / Athlon Sports / September 14
Packers TE Tucker Kraft Shares Fiery Response After Epic Fourth-Quarter Collapse vs. Vikings

Packers TE Tucker Kraft Shares Fiery Response After Epic Fourth-Quarter Collapse vs. Vikings

Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft was understandably emotional following another fourth-quarter collapse Sunday in a 39-22 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

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.

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 / 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
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
Green Bay Packers 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.

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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