Matt LaFleur news
The gist
Packers coach Matt LaFleur is the reported frontrunner to be the first NFL coach fired.
The pressure persists even after a 20-17 overtime win ended a six-game skid.
How it unfolded
- Sep 13, 2026The Packers lost their season opener 39-22 to the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium, leading 22-10 before giving up 29 unanswered points, with two turnovers and 12 penalties for 98 yards.
- Sep 18, 2026Green Bay entered Week 2 against the New York Jets as 3.5-point favorites, with kickoff set for 1 p.m. ET.
- Sep 20, 2026The Packers beat the Jets 20-17 in overtime in East Rutherford, New Jersey, ending a six-game losing streak despite 199 total yards, 14 penalties for 133 yards and no takeaways.