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Packers fall to Falcons 35-14, LaFleur faces scrutiny

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 3:37 PM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Packers fall to Falcons 35-14, LaFleur faces scrutiny

Summary

The Green Bay Packers lost to the Atlanta Falcons 35-14 at Lambeau Field on September 25, 2026, dropping their record to 1-2. The Falcons controlled the game, producing 244 rushing yards compared to Green Bay's 17. Quarterback Jordan Love faced significant pressure, with the Packers converting only four of 21 third downs. Former NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho criticized head coach Matt LaFleur, stating he shouldn't even have a seat following the loss. Despite the criticism, LaFleur has a strong overall coaching record, having led the Packers to six playoffs in his first seven seasons. Green Bay will visit Tampa Bay next on October 4, 2026.

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Status Watch

•Packers lost 35-14 to Falcons at home on September 25, 2026.
•Green Bay's record drops to 1-2 this season.
•Packers managed just 17 rushing yards while allowing 244.
•Acho calls for LaFleur to resign after the defeat.
•Next game is against Tampa Bay on October 4, 2026.

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3:37 PMYahoo Sports — “He Shouldn’t HAVE A SEAT!”: Ex-NFL LB Rips Packers HC Matt LaFleur After Ugly 35-14 Blowout To Falcons

What they're saying

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Matt LaFleur entered the 2026 season with the Green Bay Packers choosing stability after another disappointing playoff finish. Green Bay extended LaFleur’s contract in January, even though the team lost its final five games of 2025. That stretch included a 31-27 wild-card loss to Chicago. Three games into the new season, the Packers are 1-2 […] The post “He Shouldn’t HAVE A SEAT!”: Ex-NFL LB Rips Packers HC Matt LaFleur After Ugly 35-14 Blowout To Falcons appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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