Packers look for guard options after Week 1 loss to Vikings

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Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Packers look for guard options after Week 1 loss to Vikings
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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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  • 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.
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  • 9:05 PMYahoo SportsMatt LaFleur: Packers ‘potentially’ looking at options at guard
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Green Bay head coach Matt LaFleur didn’t rule out a change of personnel on the offensive line in Week 2

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