Packers collapse again, surrender 22-10 lead to Vikings in Week 1
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 2:56 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026

The Green Bay Packers opened the 2026 season with a defeat, blowing a 22-10 lead to the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday. After leading 19-10 at halftime, the Packers conceded 29 unanswered points, contributing to their loss. Jordan Love struggled against relentless Viking pressure, losing a fumble that set up a touchdown and throwing an interception. Despite out-gaining the Vikings 419 to 239 and holding a significant lead, the Packers finished with 12 penalties, impacting their performance. The team will face the 1-0 New York Jets next Sunday, looking to rebound from this demoralizing loss.
- •Packers lead 22-10 in the second half.
- •Vikings score 29 unanswered points to win.
- •Jordan Love experiences late-game struggles.
- •Packers face 12 penalties during the game.
- •Next game is against the 1-0 Jets.
- 3:46 AMESPN — Packers left without answers after blowing another lead late
- 11:49 PMYahoo Sports — Encore: Packers meltdown again, lose Week 1 opener to Vikings
"The Packers' late-game woes from last season continued in Week 1 after they blew yet another big lead in Sunday's 39-22 loss to the Vikings.
"The Packers blew a 21-3 lead in Chicago in January. Their encore? Blowing a 22-10 lead in Minnesota to open the 2026 season.
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External links- ESPNSep 14, 2026, 3:46 AMPackers left without answers after blowing another lead late
The Packers' late-game woes from last season continued in Week 1 after they blew yet another big lead in Sunday's 39-22 loss to the Vikings.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 11:49 PMEncore: Packers meltdown again, lose Week 1 opener to Vikings
The Packers blew a 21-3 lead in Chicago in January. Their encore? Blowing a 22-10 lead in Minnesota to open the 2026 season.
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