Packers Collapse in Historic Vikings Comeback | NFL News

0:00It's September 14. This is NFL News Today, AI-powered stories shaping the season. The Green Bay Packers kicked off their 2026 season with a rough outing. They held a significant lead, up by 12 points late in the third quarter, with Jordan Love slinging for nearly 400 yards and Christian, Watson snagging two touchdowns. It looked like a solid start, but somehow it all unraveled. The Minnesota Vikings, even losing their starting quarterback early to a concussion, managed to score the final 29 points of the game. They erased that 12 point deficit, and then some, ultimately winning by 17. This comeback was historic, as the Vikings became the first team in NFL history to trail by at least 12 points, with under 20 minutes left. Still win by at least 17. It's a tough pill to swallow for Green Bay, especially considering how their previous season ended. They blew a big lead in the playoffs against the Chicago Bears, and this loss marks their sixth consecutive defeat overall.

1:00Coach Matlow Flore acknowledged the need for cleaner play, pointing to the 12 penalties for 98 yards the Packers committed compared to. Minnesota's three for 15 yards. The stats tell a wild story. Green Bay outgained the Viking significantly, averaging more yards per play, yet they couldn't close out the game. Turnovers and crucial penalties in the fourth quarter allowed Minnesota to seize control, and score repeatedly, while Green Bay went silent on offense. After the third quarter, this loss is more than just a single game. It's a historical footnote for the Packers, marking them as the team on the wrong end of an unprecedented comeback. They'll need to regroup quickly and figure out how to finish games if they want to avoid repeating this kind of collapse.