Instead, They Imploded in Gory Loss to Vikings
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The Packers haven't won a real football game since Dec. 7 of last year. Sunday's collapse extended the losing streak to six sickening games.
Despite losing Kyler Murray in the first quarter, Minnesota pulled off a stunning win with a huge fourth quarter.
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Jordan Love, Packers completely melt down in brutal second half collapse to Carson Wentz-led Vikings
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) is sacked by Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Levi Drake Rodriguez, bottom, as Dallas Turner (15) looks on during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minn. AP Photo/Abbie Parr
Crucial penalties against the Green Bay Packers contribute to the fourth-quarter collapse against the Vikings. Fans had a lot to say about it.
The Green Bay Packers erased three quarters of dominance over a division rival with an implosion down the stretch that looked a lot like the way they finished last season.
The Packers' late-game woes from last season continued in Week 1 after they blew yet another big lead in Sunday's 39-22 loss to the Vikings.
The Green Bay Packers led the Minnesota Vikings by 12 points deep into the third quarter but still ended up losing Sunday's season opener by 17 points, creating one of most unique late-game collapses in NFL history.
Matt LaFleur took points off the board for the Packers in the hopes of scoring more against the Vikings. The decision backfired.
Former Packers stars David Bakhtiari, Nick Collins, LeRoy Butler and more sound off on the Week 1 collapse to the Vikings. What they're saying.