Packers collapse in second half against Vikings amid LaFleur scrutiny
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 12:50 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026

On September 13, 2026, the Green Bay Packers suffered a dramatic second-half collapse against the Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis. Head coach Matt LaFleur opted to forgo three points in favor of a 4th-and-1 attempt, which the team failed to convert. This decision and subsequent turnovers left the Packers' defense in challenging positions, leading to the Vikings capitalizing with multiple touchdowns. The loss marks another instance of the Packers failing to maintain a double-digit lead, intensifying discussions about LaFleur's future with the team after his recent contract extension. The Packers now face pressure to improve their performance moving forward.
- •Packers fall to Vikings in second half collapse
- •LaFleur's decision to go for 4th-and-1 backfires
- •Vikings capitalize on Packers' turnovers
- •Green Bay's offensive line struggles persist
- •Team faces scrutiny after another blown lead
- 12:50 PMYahoo Sports — The Matt LaFleur discourse has only just begun
"It feels like “same old, same old” for the Packers, though Sunday’s was a different type of collapse.
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