Packers prepare for Week 2 against Jets after Week 1 loss

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Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Packers prepare for Week 2 against Jets after Week 1 loss
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The Green Bay Packers are set to face the New York Jets on Sunday after losing to the Minnesota Vikings 39-22 in Week 1. The Packers held a 22-10 lead but failed to maintain it, raising concerns about head coach Matt LaFleur's ability to lead the team. Analyst Colin Cowherd stated that LaFleur risks losing the locker room, heightening the stakes for the upcoming game. Quarterback Jordan Love threw for 387 yards, but his fumble late in the game contributed to the defeat. The Packers will look to recover and avoid falling to 0-2 in what is expected to be a competitive NFC North division.

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  • Packers lost to Vikings 39-22 in Week 1
  • LaFleur warned about losing players' trust
  • Jordan Love had 387 passing yards in Week 1
  • Packers face Jets at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday
  • 0-2 start would complicate playoff aspirations
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  • 6:19 PMYahoo SportsGreen Bay Packers HC Matt LaFleur Faces Stern Warning Before Week 2
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The Green Bay Packers are gearing up for their Week 2 matchup against the New York Jets on Sunday afternoon. In Week 1, head coach Matt LaFleur and company came up short against the Minnesota Vikings in all too familiar fashion. Despite holding a 22-10 lead late in the third quarter, the Packers were unable […] The post Green Bay Packers HC Matt LaFleur Faces Stern Warning Before Week 2 appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.

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