Packers drop to No. 22 in NFL power rankings after loss to Vikings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 12:20 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
The Green Bay Packers fell six spots to No. 22 in USA Today’s Week 2 NFL power rankings following a 29-point second-half collapse against the Minnesota Vikings. The Packers led 22-10 but suffered a 17-point defeat, leaving them at 0-1 to start the season. The loss raised concerns about head coach Matt LaFleur's squad, especially given the absence of key players like Micah Parsons and Josh Jacobs. Green Bay will next face the New York Jets, currently ranked No. 27, in hopes of breaking a six-game losing streak.
- •Packers led 22-10 before conceding 29 unanswered points.
- •Micah Parsons and Josh Jacobs absent during loss.
- •Packers have not won a game since early December.
- •Next game is against the Jets, ranked No. 27.
- •Chicago Bears are ranked No. 4 after scoring 59 points.
- 12:20 PMYahoo Sports — Packers tumble to No. 22 in USA Today's Week 2 NFL power rankings
"The Packers tumbled down the power rankings following Sunday's meltdown in Minnesota.
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