Packers collapse late in 39-22 loss to Vikings in season opener
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 2:23 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The Green Bay Packers fell to the Minnesota Vikings 39-22 in their NFL season opener on September 13, 2026. Despite leading 22-10 late in the third quarter, the Packers were outscored 29-0 in the final frame. Jordan Love struggled under pressure from the Vikings' defense, ultimately throwing for 387 yards but suffering from a critical late fumble and interception. The Packers' offensive line faced challenges, leading to a stagnant run game that managed just 66 yards. Head coach Matt LaFleur expressed frustration over the inability to close out games, a problem that has continued since last season. The Packers will face the New York Jets next week in search of their first win.
- •Packers led 22-10 with under six minutes in the third quarter.
- •Vikings scored 29 unanswered points in the second half.
- •Jordan Love finished 21 of 42 for 387 yards, two TDs, one interception.
- •Green Bay's running backs combined for 66 yards on 20 carries.
- •Next game is against the New York Jets on September 24, 2026.
- 2:23 AMYahoo Sports — Packers Week 1: Stats from Green Bay’s season-opening loss
- 12:22 AMYahoo Sports — Instant analysis of Packers' meltdown Week 1 loss to Vikings
- 11:57 PMYahoo Sports — Packers-Vikings Final Score: Green Bay collapses again in 39-22 loss
- 11:56 PMYahoo Sports — Packers outscored 29-0 at end of Week 1 loss to Vikings | Instant analysis
"Green Bay Packers again blow a second-half lead to lose their 2026 season opener 39-22 against the Minnesota Vikings.
"The Packers found yet another way to fall apart late in a game and now sit 0-1 and at the bottom of the NFC North.
"Instant analysis of the Packers' 39-22 loss to the Vikings to open the 2026 season.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 2:23 AMPackers Week 1: Stats from Green Bay’s season-opening loss
Digging into some early numbers on the Packers Week 1 loss to the Vikings
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 12:22 AMInstant analysis of Packers' meltdown Week 1 loss to Vikings
Instant analysis of the Packers' 39-22 loss to the Vikings to open the 2026 season.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 11:57 PMPackers-Vikings Final Score: Green Bay collapses again in 39-22 loss
The Packers found yet another way to fall apart late in a game and now sit 0-1 and at the bottom of the NFC North.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 11:56 PMPackers outscored 29-0 at end of Week 1 loss to Vikings | Instant analysis
Green Bay Packers again blow a second-half lead to lose their 2026 season opener 39-22 against the Minnesota Vikings.
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