Packers coach LaFleur criticizes defense after loss to Steelers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 3:16 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
In their preseason opener, the Green Bay Packers lost 28-9 to the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on August 13. The Packers were outgained 385-160, with rookie quarterback Drew Allar throwing two touchdown passes. Head coach Matt LaFleur expressed disappointment in the defense, particularly regarding big plays and missed assignments. The next preseason game for Green Bay is against the Denver Broncos on August 21, where improvements will be needed in the secondary.
- •Packers lost 28-9 to Steelers in preseason opener
- •Drew Allar passed for 153 yards and two touchdowns
- •Packers' total yardage was 160 compared to Steelers' 385
- •LaFleur called for better execution from the defense
- •Next game for Packers is August 21 against Broncos
- 3:16 AMYahoo Sports — Packers HC Matt LaFleur Calls Out Defense After Loss to Steelers
"A sluggish preseason performance exposed depth concerns in the Green Bay Packers secondary, prompting a demand for better execution after big plays and missed assignments fueled a lopsided defeat.
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