Packers struggle in primetime loss to Falcons at Lambeau Field
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 1:41 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
The Green Bay Packers faced a decisive 35-14 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in their home opener on Thursday night. The Packers' offensive line collapsed, yielding 27 unanswered points and nearly 500 total yards to the Falcons. Critics pointed to several players as significant contributors to the defeat, including rookie lineman Jager Burton and quarterback Jordan Love, who faced relentless pressure throughout the game. With the NFC North standings in play, the Packers will need to address their offensive struggles in the coming weeks to avoid further losses.
- •Packers allowed 27 consecutive points during the game.
- •Jager Burton struggled with 10 total pressures in his first start.
- •Jordan Love was pressured on nearly half of his dropbacks.
- •The Packers managed only 14 points at home in front of their fans.
- •Next, the Packers will look to regroup and adjust before their next matchup.
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