Matt LaFleur addresses offensive line struggles after Packers' loss to Vikings
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Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur criticized his offensive line following a 39-22 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. LaFleur highlighted that quarterback Jordan Love was hit 15 times during the game, including being sacked four times. The Packers led 22-17 entering the fourth quarter, but the defense faltered, allowing Minnesota to score 22 unanswered points. Love completed 21 of 42 passes for 387 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while Christian Watson recorded six catches for 147 yards. The Packers will face the New York Jets on September 20.
- •Packers lose 39-22 to the Vikings in Week 1.
- •Matt LaFleur criticized the offensive line's performance.
- •Jordan Love suffered 15 hits and was sacked four times.
- •Packers led 22-17 before surrendering 22 points in the fourth quarter.
- •Next game is against the New York Jets on September 20.
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- 11:05 AMYahoo Sports — One Green Bay Packers offensive line stat paints a brutal picture for Jordan Love
- 10:03 AMESPN — Packers' No. 1 task after loss: Protect Jordan Love - ESPN
- 11:06 AMYahoo Sports — Matt LaFleur calls out Green Bay Packers offensive line after Jordan Love takes 15 hits
- 12:37 AMYahoo Sports — Packers news: Matt LaFleur says the quiet part out loud about o-line struggles vs. Vikings
"Matt LaFleur sent the offensive line of his Green Bay Packers squad a major wakeup call after they underperformed in their 39-22 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday afternoon. LaFleur got the eighth season of his head coaching career underway with the Packers. He consistently leads the team to the playoffs but hasn’t gotten them to the NFC […] The post Packers news: Matt LaFleur says the quiet part out loud about o-line struggles vs. Vikings appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The honeymoon phase of a new NFL season faded quickly for the Green Bay Packers . Following a frustrating 39-22 season-opening loss to the Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay found itself searching for immediate answers, particularly along a struggling offensive line. The unit surrendered four sacks and posted a league-worst 9% pass-block win rate, […] The post Packers news: Jordan Love protector drops blunt NSFW take on Week 2 mission appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The Green Bay Packers’ offensive line showed several issues during their loss against the Minnesota Vikings. The unit struggled with passing off stunts, left defenders unblocked on some plays and had difficulty maintaining consistent pass protection throughout the game. Jordan Love faced significant pressure throughout the game, while the Green Bay Packers offensive line struggled [...]
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 3:55 AMPackers news: Jordan Love protector drops blunt NSFW take on Week 2 mission
The honeymoon phase of a new NFL season faded quickly for the Green Bay Packers . Following a frustrating 39-22 season-opening loss to the Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay found itself searching for immediate answers, particularly along a struggling offensive line. The unit surrendered four sacks and posted a league-worst 9% pass-block win rate, […] The post Packers news: Jordan Love protector drops blunt NSFW take on Week 2 mission appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 11:34 PMPackers need Jordan Love to bounce back from dreadful performance vs. Vikings
That was not the start the Green Bay Packers envisioned for the 2026 season. Not only did defensive coordinator Brian Flores lead an all-out assault in the fourth quarter, powering a 29-unanswered point outubrst by the Minnesota Vikings as the Packers dropped yet another game they led in the fourth quarter, but quarterback Jordan Love’s [...]
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 11:05 AMOne Green Bay Packers offensive line stat paints a brutal picture for Jordan Love
The Green Bay Packers’ offensive line showed several issues during their loss against the Minnesota Vikings. The unit struggled with passing off stunts, left defenders unblocked on some plays and had difficulty maintaining consistent pass protection throughout the game. Jordan Love faced significant pressure throughout the game, while the Green Bay Packers offensive line struggled [...]
- ESPNSep 16, 2026, 10:03 AMPackers' No. 1 task after loss: Protect Jordan Love - ESPN
Green Bay's offensive line has to improve after Love was pressured relentlessly by Minnesota's defense Sunday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 11:06 AMMatt LaFleur calls out Green Bay Packers offensive line after Jordan Love takes 15 hits
Matt LaFleur had a clear message for the Green Bay Packers offensive line after its disappointing showing in Sunday’s 39-22 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The defeat also marked the start of LaFleur’s eighth season as Green Bay’s head coach. LaFleur has consistently guided the Packers to the playoffs, but Green Bay has not reached [...]
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 12:37 AMPackers news: Matt LaFleur says the quiet part out loud about o-line struggles vs. Vikings
Matt LaFleur sent the offensive line of his Green Bay Packers squad a major wakeup call after they underperformed in their 39-22 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday afternoon. LaFleur got the eighth season of his head coaching career underway with the Packers. He consistently leads the team to the playoffs but hasn’t gotten them to the NFC […] The post Packers news: Matt LaFleur says the quiet part out loud about o-line struggles vs. Vikings appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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