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Packers look for guard options after Week 1 loss to Vikings

USA Today • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 9:05 PM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Packers look for guard options after Week 1 loss to Vikings

Summary

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur indicated a potential personnel change on the offensive line following the team's Week 1 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The Packers' offensive line struggled significantly, allowing quarterback Jordan Love to be sacked four times. LaFleur mentioned that the team is considering other options at guard, particularly if Aaron Banks cannot return from knee tendinitis. LaFleur was clear that mental mistakes contributed to pass protection issues and emphasized the need for improvement ahead of their next game against the New York Jets.

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Status Watch

•Packers lost to the Vikings in Week 1.
•Jordan Love was sacked four times during the game.
•Matt LaFleur called for better protections and adjustments.
•Potential changes at guard if Aaron Banks is unavailable.
•Next game is against the New York Jets.

Latest Updates

11:54 AMUSA Today — Matt LaFleur facing early challenges with Packers offensive line - Packers Wire
9:05 PMYahoo Sports — Matt LaFleur: Packers ‘potentially’ looking at options at guard
9:05 PMAcme Packing Company — Matt LaFleur: Packers ‘potentially’ looking at options at guard - Acme Packing Company

What they're saying

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Matt LaFleur said it's a "competitive situation" along the offensive line, but continuity it important to build moving forward.
— USA Todayby Brandon Carwile