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Packers Blown Another Late Lead in Week 1 Loss to Vikings
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In Short: The Green Bay Packers suffered another late-game collapse in their 39-22 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, reigniting debates about Matt LaFleur's coaching.
Green Bay led 22-10 with 5:09 left in the third quarter but surrendered 29 unanswered points, including a fourth-down failure, three defensive penalties, and turnovers by Jordan Love. The Packers' inability to close out games has once again put Matt LaFleur under scrutiny.
Minnesota's Kyler Murray was hit hard after sliding late in the first quarter, leading to a concussion protocol evaluation. Packers edge rusher Lukas Van Ness and safety Javon Bullard were flagged for unnecessary roughness, though Murray was down on the field for a couple of minutes.
Despite an early lead with a 59-yard field goal by rookie Trey Smack and an 81-yard touchdown by Christian Watson, the Packers' defense faltered. The collapse has reignited old arguments about LaFleur's coaching, with some questioning what has changed since last season.
Green Bay's struggles in close games have become a recurring theme, leading to speculation about the team's future under LaFleur. The loss to the Vikings, who were without their quarterback Kyler Murray, highlights the Packers' need to address their late-game issues.
What's confirmed
- Green Bay led 22-10 with 5:09 left in the third quarter but surrendered 29 unanswered points, including a fourth-down failure, three defensive penalties, and turnovers by Jordan Love. The Packers' inability to close out games has once again put Matt LaFleur under scrutiny.
- Minnesota's Kyler Murray was hit hard after sliding late in the first quarter, leading to a concussion protocol evaluation. Packers edge rusher Lukas Van Ness and safety Javon Bullard were flagged for unnecessary roughness, though Murray was down on the field for a couple of minutes.
- Despite an early lead with a 59-yard field goal by rookie Trey Smack and an 81-yard touchdown by Christian Watson, the Packers' defense faltered. The collapse has reignited old arguments about LaFleur's coaching, with some questioning what has changed since last season.
- Green Bay's struggles in close games have become a recurring theme, leading to speculation about the team's future under LaFleur. The loss to the Vikings, who were without their quarterback Kyler Murray, highlights the Packers' need to address their late-game issues.
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- NFL voices torched Matt LaFleur after Green Bay blew a 12-point second-half lead in a 39-22 Week 1 loss to Minnesota.
- The Green Bay Packers spent most of Sunday looking ready to bury the Minnesota Vikings.
- Then another late-game collapse turned a comfortable lead into a 39-22 loss and instantly reopened every old argument about Matt LaFleur.
- The Packers failed on a fourth-down sneak, committed three defensive penalties that extended Minnesota’s go-ahead drive, then watched Jordan Love turn the ball over on consecutive possessions.
- Hilarious that anyone thought things would magically change 8 years in.” We are watching yet another classic Matt Lafleur choke job Hilarious that anyone thought things would magically change 8 years in Tom Oates focused on the offensive line and Green Bay’s inability to close: “An overmatched offensive line and a complete inability to finish off games.
- Murray took off on a third-and-seven play from the Vikings 33 and ran around the right end, leaning forward to avoid contact as Packers outside linebacker Lukas Van Ness got his hand on Murray's helmet at the end of his pursuit.