Packers collapse in fourth quarter against Vikings under LaFleur
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 11:58 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

The Green Bay Packers fell to the Minnesota Vikings 39-22 on September 13, 2026, despite holding a 22-10 lead in the third quarter. A critical decision by head coach Matt LaFleur to decline a field goal opportunity in the fourth quarter shifted momentum to the Vikings, who scored 29 unanswered points to complete the comeback. Similar to previous seasons, the Packers have struggled to maintain leads, prompting frustration among fans. LaFleur's decision-making continues to be criticized as a factor in the team's late-game failures.
- •Packers led 22-10 in third quarter
- •Vikings scored 29 consecutive points
- •LaFleur declined a field goal to face 4th and 1
- •LaFleur faces criticism for conservative play calling
- •Previous seasons also featured late collapses
- 11:58 PMYahoo Sports — Matt LaFleur criticized by Packers fans in blowing another lead
- 11:58 PMYahoo Sports — Matt LaFleur shredded by Packers fans after team collapses vs Vikings
"Matt LaFleur's decision to take points off the board in fourth quarter of eventual loss to Vikings is leaving Packers fans frustrated.
"Matt LaFleur's decision to take points off the board in fourth quarter of eventual loss to Vikings is leaving Packers fans frustrated.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 11:58 PMMatt LaFleur criticized by Packers fans in blowing another lead
Matt LaFleur's decision to take points off the board in fourth quarter of eventual loss to Vikings is leaving Packers fans frustrated.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 11:58 PMMatt LaFleur shredded by Packers fans after team collapses vs Vikings
Matt LaFleur's decision to take points off the board in fourth quarter of eventual loss to Vikings is leaving Packers fans frustrated.
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