Packers struggle against Vikings in season-opening loss amid O-line issues
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 10:39 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The Green Bay Packers lost 39-22 to the Minnesota Vikings on September 13, continuing a troubling trend with their offensive line. Coach Matt LaFleur expressed the need for change after the line struggled to protect quarterback Jordan Love, particularly in the fourth quarter. The Packers blew a 22-10 lead, echoing their late-game collapses from last season. Despite a solid start, mistakes and penalties plagued their performance. As they prepare to face the New York Jets next, LaFleur hinted at potential lineup adjustments to address these issues.
- •Packers lose 39-22 to Vikings in season opener.
- •Jordan Love was pressured consistently, leading to turnovers.
- •Team committed 12 penalties and had issues in the red zone.
- •LaFleur open to offensive line changes heading into Jets game.
- •Packers have now lost six straight games dating back to last season.
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"Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur says he’s open to making changes to an offensive line that had no answers for Minnesota’s furious pass rush during another fourth-quarter collapse. Green Bay’s offensive line was a major concern throughout training camp, in part because injuries prevented the projected starters from working together very often. “Whatever we do, we need to make sure that we find continuity as quickly as possible,” LaFleur said Monday, a day after the Packers’ 39-22 loss to the Vikings.
"The Green Bay Packers‘ offensive line was the biggest weakness in the team’s 39-22 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 1. The team faced a lot of scrutiny for their starting decisions at both guard spots, as Donovan Jennings and Jacob Monk struggled. Packers offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich defended the decision the team made […] The post Packers Coach Hints at Changes After Offensive Line Disaster appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Packers’ fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings was an abject disaster. Not only did the Vikings put up 29 unanswered points on Green Bay, but the offensive line had no answers for an onslaught of pressure from Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores, who sent blitzes at quarterback Jordan Love on 78.3 percent of dropbacks [...]
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 10:39 PMPackers’ Matt LaFLeur gets real on offensive line woes
The Packers’ fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings was an abject disaster. Not only did the Vikings put up 29 unanswered points on Green Bay, but the offensive line had no answers for an onslaught of pressure from Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores, who sent blitzes at quarterback Jordan Love on 78.3 percent of dropbacks [...]
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 2:49 PMGreen Bay Packers receive major offensive line injury update before Week 2
The Green Bay Packers will look to put their Week 1 loss to the Minnesota Vikings behind them when they face the New York Jets. One of the biggest areas they need to address is the offensive line, which struggled to find consistency during the season opener. Aaron Banks missed the season opener while dealing [...]
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 12:03 AMPackers Coach Hints at Changes After Offensive Line Disaster
The Green Bay Packers‘ offensive line was the biggest weakness in the team’s 39-22 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 1. The team faced a lot of scrutiny for their starting decisions at both guard spots, as Donovan Jennings and Jacob Monk struggled. Packers offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich defended the decision the team made […] The post Packers Coach Hints at Changes After Offensive Line Disaster appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 11:57 PMGreen Bay Packers: Matt LaFleur hints at possible change in starting lineup ahead of Week 2
There is no way around it: the Green Bay Packers lost on Sunday for many of the same reasons they went 0-5 to end their season last year. After leading the game against the Minnesota Vikings after three quarters, they took their foot off the gas, which allowed the Vikings to storm back in the [...]
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 10:42 PMPackers seeking answers on offensive line after failing to protect Love in season-opening collapse
Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur says he’s open to making changes to an offensive line that had no answers for Minnesota’s furious pass rush during another fourth-quarter collapse. Green Bay’s offensive line was a major concern throughout training camp, in part because injuries prevented the projected starters from working together very often. “Whatever we do, we need to make sure that we find continuity as quickly as possible,” LaFleur said Monday, a day after the Packers’ 39-22 loss to the Vikings.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 10:35 PMPackers offensive line fears come to life in Week 1 loss to Vikings
The concerns around Green Bay's offensive line were realized in the late-game collapse against Minnesota, but all is not lost.
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