Packers coach LaFleur addresses Johnson after fumble against Buccaneers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 12:12 AM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Following the Green Bay Packers' victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 1, head coach Matt LaFleur issued a warning to running back Kaleb Johnson regarding ball security. Johnson, who averaged 5.3 yards per carry in the game, fumbled at a critical moment early in the fourth quarter, losing the ball at the 4-yard line while trying to secure a two-score lead. LaFleur expressed his frustration, indicating that players failing to protect the football could find themselves on the bench. Johnson also had a previous fumble in Week 2, underscoring his need to improve in this area to maintain his role in the team’s backfield.
- •Kaleb Johnson fumbles at the 4-yard line against Buccaneers
- •Matt LaFleur warns Johnson about fumbling issues
- •Johnson averages 5.3 yards per carry in the game
- •Other running back Lloyd also fumbles during the game
- •Packers' rushing offense ranked 28th before Week 4
- 12:12 AMYahoo Sports — Packers’ Matt LaFleur Puts Kaleb Johnson on Notice After Critical Fumble
"Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur had a clear warning for Kaleb Johnson and other running backs about fumbling after Week 4. The post Packers’ Matt LaFleur Puts Kaleb Johnson on Notice After Critical Fumble appeared first on HEAVY.
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