Carrington Valentine struggles in red zone during Packers-Vikings matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026

In a recent game against the Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers cornerback Carrington Valentine had a challenging performance in the red zone. Substituting for Brandon Cisse, who left due to a cramp, Valentine played 13 snaps, with five notable negative plays occurring as Minnesota approached scoring opportunities. His struggles included poor tackling and failure to set a defensive edge, raising concerns about his suitability for crucial situations. Analysts suggest considering alternative players like Benjamin St-Juste in red zone scenarios due to Valentine's difficulties in handling goal-line threats.
- •Valentine replaced Cisse after a cramp during the Vikings game.
- •He played 13 snaps, with five poor plays in scoring situations.
- •Concerns raised about his tackling and edge-setting ability.
- •Analysts recommend St-Juste as a better option for red zone defense.
- •Packers' defense overall ranks among the best in fewest yards allowed.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Carrington Valentine got picked on in the red zone vs. the Vikings
"Valentine only had 13 plays on Sunday, but 5 of them were pretty negative for the Packers’ defense
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