Packers prepare for season opener against Vikings with zone-running scheme

The Green Bay Packers travel to Minnesota to open the regular season on September 13, 2026. Coaching staff focused on implementing a zone-running scheme during practice sessions leading up to the matchup. The game plan features a backfield rotation consisting of MarShawn Lloyd and Chris Brooks. This strategy aims to exploit specific defensive tendencies demonstrated by the Minnesota Vikings. Both teams move past the preseason preparation phase as they enter the scheduled meeting. The game represents the first regular-season test for the adjusted offensive approach under active coaching oversight.

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