Packers Seeking Answers on Offensive Line After Failing to Protect Love in Season-Opening Collapse
Jordan Love was sacked four times and threw two fourth-quarter turnovers as Green Bay averaged 3.1 yards on 21 carries.
- On Sunday, September 13, 2026, the Green Bay Packers lost 39-22 to the Minnesota Vikings after surrendering a 22-10 lead in their season opener in Minneapolis.
- Compounding roster injuries forced inexperienced linemen Donovan Jennings and Jacob Monk to start, leaving quarterback Jordan Love without adequate protection up front.
- The Vikings' defense pressured Love 25 times and recorded four sacks, forcing two fourth-quarter turnovers in Packers territory that fueled Minnesota's 22-point surge.
- "We need to make sure that we find continuity," Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Monday, citing the team's ongoing struggles with lineup instability.
- The Packers travel to face the New York Jets in Week 2, who defeated the Tennessee Titans in their season opener and aim to build momentum.
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Packers 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.
Packers' Position Group Under Fire Following Week 1 Loss
The Green Bay Packers didn’t start the 2026 season the way they expected. Despite jumping out to a 22-10 lead, the Minnesota Vikings stormed back with 29 unanswered points en route to a 39-22 victory. While the Packers displayed many positives, they also have plenty to work on moving forward. Green Bay Packers’ Offensive Line […]
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Sep 13, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) celebrates with teammates after making a touchdown during the second half against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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