Packers collapse again as penalties contribute to Vikings' comeback
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Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The Green Bay Packers squandered a 22-10 lead against the Minnesota Vikings on September 13, leading to a 39-22 loss. Despite losing quarterback Kyler Murray to a concussion, the Vikings utilized a combination of Carson Wentz's performance and a series of critical penalties on the Packers that extended drives. Key penalties included illegal contact and roughing the passer, which allowed Minnesota to take the lead late in the fourth quarter. This match continues a troubling trend for the Packers, marking their sixth straight loss dating back to last season, adding pressure on head coach Matt LaFleur, who received a contract extension despite recent failures.
- •Packers led 22-10 before losing to Vikings, 39-22.
- •Carson Wentz stepped up for the Vikings after Kyler Murray's injury.
- •Multiple penalties on the Packers contributed to their collapse.
- •Packers have blown double-digit leads in three of their last five games.
- •LaFleur's team is on a six-game losing streak.
- 1:07 AMYahoo Sports — What did Matt LaFleur say after another Packers collapse to open 2026 season?
- 12:20 AMYahoo Sports — How penalty-ridden drive doomed Packers in latest Matt LaFleur collapse
"The Packers have lost six straight games dating back to the 2025 season. What did Matt LaFleur say following Sunday's collapse in Minnesota?
"The Packers finished the 2025 season with a collapse and started 2026 with more of the same.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 1:07 AMWhat did Matt LaFleur say after another Packers collapse to open 2026 season?
The Packers have lost six straight games dating back to the 2025 season. What did Matt LaFleur say following Sunday's collapse in Minnesota?
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 12:20 AMHow penalty-ridden drive doomed Packers in latest Matt LaFleur collapse
The Packers finished the 2025 season with a collapse and started 2026 with more of the same.
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