Packers struggle against Vikings in season-opening loss amid O-line issues
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 10:42 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 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.
- 10:42 PMYahoo Sports — Packers seeking answers on offensive line after failing to protect Love in season-opening collapse
- 10:35 PMYahoo Sports — Packers offensive line fears come to life in Week 1 loss to Vikings
"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 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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External links- 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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