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Matt LaFleur backs Marshawn Lloyd after Packers' slow rushing start

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 6:37 PM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Matt LaFleur backs Marshawn Lloyd after Packers' slow rushing start

Summary

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur expressed confidence in running back Marshawn Lloyd following a disappointing performance in Week 1. The Packers rushed for only 66 yards against the Minnesota Vikings, with Lloyd averaging 2.8 yards per carry on 37 yards. LaFleur emphasized that Lloyd's ability gives him confidence moving forward, although the team must address its rushing attack deficiencies. With immediate improvements needed, the Packers face pressure to enhance their ground game strategy.

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Status Watch

•Packers managed just 66 rushing yards in Week 1.
•Marshawn Lloyd averaged 2.8 yards per carry on 37 yards.
•LaFleur believes Lloyd has the potential to improve.
•Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores applied heavy pressure on Jordan Love.
•Packers need to develop a more effective ground attack soon.

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6:37 PMYahoo Sports — Matt LaFleur gives Packers RB Marshawn Lloyd vote of confidence

What they're saying

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The Packers need to figure out how to build a more balanced offensive attack, and quickly. Lost in the shuffle of Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores unleashing a 78.3 pressure rate on quarterback Jordan Love, is Green Bay’s relative inability to fight off Minnesota’s pressure with the ground game. In Week 1, the Packers managed [...]
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