Packers Land Dreadful Statistic After Week 1 Loss to Vikings

The Green Bay Packers suffered an atrocious loss to the Minnesota Vikings, 39-22. Green Bay controlled the game through the first half but collapsed in the second, being outscored 22-0 in the fourth quarter.

With this loss, the Packers have now lost six straight games, dating back to the regular season and playoffs in the 2025 season, marking their longest losing streak since 1990-91. 

Green Bay has had a rough stretch and struggled to close out games, with four of those losses coming when Matt LaFleur's team held a lead of nine points or more. 

The Packers need to find a way to close out teams, as it's become a problem over the last two seasons. Green Bay's main problem in their loss was the offensive line, as quarterback Jordan Love was hit 15 times and sacked four times.

If the offensive line plays at that level, it will be a long season for Love and the offense, as he has almost no time to deliver the ball downfield.

Love played well when given a little time in the pocket, completing 21 of 42 passes for 387 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception.

The Packers proved they have the weapons to be an explosive offense, as wide receiver Christian Watson had six receptions for 147 yards and two touchdowns.

Matthew Golden also had a great performance, with six receptions for 95 yards, while tight ends Tucker Kraft and Jonnu Smith added 65 and 50 yards apiece.

The run game struggled with Josh Jacobs not yet on the field, as he remains on the Commissioner's Exempt List, and with MarShawn Lloyd and Chris Brooks not finding a rhythm. Lloyd had 37 yards on 13 carries while Brooks had 29 yards on seven carries, but there wasn't much they could do with the blocking from the offensive line.

LaFleur and the Packers have a lot of work to do to close out games and improve the offensive line. If Green Bay can't solve those issues, they could fall to the New York Jets in Week 2.