Packers' offensive line struggles in Week 1 against Vikings

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Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Packers' offensive line struggles in Week 1 against Vikings
Summary

The Green Bay Packers faced significant issues with their offensive line during their Week 1 game against the Minnesota Vikings. Quarterback Jordan Love was pressured throughout the match, being hit 15 times officially. Analysts described the line's performance as akin to a second-rate high school team, with major deficiencies in pass protection and communication. The Packers will need to address these problems quickly, as they face the New York Jets next week and aim to improve their blocking schemes.

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  • Jordan Love dropped back 46 times, the second-most in Week 1.
  • The Packers' offensive line failed to protect effectively against the Vikings.
  • Brian Flores' aggressive blitzing was a response to the line's struggles.
  • Green Bay's next game is against the New York Jets.
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  • 4:28 PMYahoo SportsYou cannot overstate how bad the Packers’ offensive line was on Sunday
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Green Bay’s pass protection performance in Week 1 was embarrassing

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