Packers offensive line struggles in Week 1 loss to Vikings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 2:52 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
The Green Bay Packers faced a significant challenge in their Week 1 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings, losing 39-22. The offensive line allowed Jordan Love to be hit 15 times, highlighting issues in pass protection, with pressure on over 50 percent of dropbacks. With a new lineup and injuries affecting key players, concerns loom over the offensive line's capability for the rest of the season. The Packers have 16 games remaining to adjust and improve their blocking efficiency, as the performance level is expected to stabilize, albeit they may not become a strength.
- •Packers lost 39-22 to Vikings in Week 1.
- •Offensive line allowed 15 hits on Jordan Love.
- •New lineup coupled with injuries contributed to struggles.
- •Remaining 16 games present opportunity for improvement.
- •Concerns persist over offensive line talent and performance.
- 2:52 PMYahoo Sports — Best and worst case scenarios for Packers OL coming out of Week 1 disaster
"The Packers offensive line was a disaster in Week 1. So what happens moving forward? There's a best case and a worst case scenario.
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