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Packers lose to Vikings despite multiple big plays in opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 11:47 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Packers lose to Vikings despite multiple big plays in opener

Summary

The Green Bay Packers lost 39-22 to the Minnesota Vikings in their season opener on September 16, 2026. Despite achieving seven pass completions of at least 20 yards and leading 22-10 in the third quarter, Green Bay scored just one touchdown on four red zone chances. Tight end Tucker Kraft and quarterback Jordan Love discussed their focus on big plays but acknowledged challenges in translating those yards into points. The Packers are now preparing to face the New York Jets on September 24, 2026, and aim to avoid starting the season 0-2 for the first time in two decades.

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By the Numbers

•Packers had seven pass completions of 20-plus yards.
•Green Bay scored one touchdown in four red zone attempts.
•Jordan Love passed for 387 yards, nearly hitting his career high.
•Packers face the New York Jets next on September 24, 2026.
•Green Bay has lost six consecutive games, including playoffs.

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11:47 PMYahoo Sports — Packers are producing big plays. Now they need to start delivering big point totals

What they're saying

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It’s something the Packers must fix as they try to avoid their first 0-2 start in two decades. Green Bay had seven pass completions of at least 20 yards Sunday, but still lost 39-22 to the Minnesota Vikings after scoring only one touchdown on four red zone possessions. “When you tallied up the explosives, we were winning that by a large margin,” tight end Tucker Kraft said.
— Yahoo Sportsby STEVE MEGARGEE

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