Former Packers QB calls for Matt LaFleur's firing after loss to Vikings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 5:32 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
After the Green Bay Packers lost to the Minnesota Vikings 39-22 in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, former quarterback Kurt Benkert called for the firing of head coach Matt LaFleur. The Packers, who led 22-10 late in the game, were outscored 22-0 in the fourth quarter. This defeat continues a troubling trend for LaFleur, as the team previously struggled with blown leads. The loss has intensified calls for significant changes within the organization as they prepare to face the New York Jets in Week 2.
- •Packers led 22-10 before losing to Vikings 39-22.
- •Kurt Benkert called for LaFleur to be fired on social media.
- •LaFleur's playoff record is 3-6 as head coach.
- •Next game for the Packers is against the New York Jets in Week 2.
- 5:32 AMYahoo Sports — Former Green Bay Packers QB Calls for Matt LaFleur to Be Fired
"A former quarterback for the Green Bay Packers called for Matt LaFleur to be fired after losing to the Vikings.
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