Packers drop home opener to Falcons, coach calls it a "butt-whooping
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 4:05 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026

The Green Bay Packers fell to the Atlanta Falcons 35-14 in their home opener at Lambeau Field on Thursday night. Packers coach Matt LaFleur described the loss as a significant defeat, stating it was a 'butt-whooping.' The Packers struggled offensively, managing only nine rushing attempts for 17 yards, which highlighted the absence of starting running back Josh Jacobs. LaFleur indicated that the team's overall performance, and not just the offensive line, contributed to the loss. The Packers, now 1-2, will have extra time to regroup before facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 4.
- •Packers suffer a 35-14 loss to Falcons at Lambeau Field.
- •Matt LaFleur described the game as a 'butt-whooping.'
- •Green Bay could only manage 17 rushing yards on nine attempts.
- •The loss drops the Packers to 1-2 in the season.
- •Next, the Packers face the Buccaneers, who are 0-2.
- 4:05 AMYahoo Sports — Matt LaFleur on ugly loss to Falcons: "It was a butt-whooping"
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