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Matt LaFleur has a lot of problems to navigate

Green Bay head coach Matt LaFleur faces mounting scrutiny following a devastating 39-22 Week 1 loss to the Minnesota Vikings to kick off his eighth campaign at the helm. The Packers held a 22-10 advantage late into the third quarter and into the final frame before unraveling completely.

Minnesota exploded for 29 unanswered points to secure the blowout victory, leaving LaFleur searching for solutions to his team's persistent late-game breakdowns.

A major culprit in the defeat was Green Bay's inability to handle Minnesota defensive coordinator Brian Flores, who dialed up blitzes on 78.3 percent of Jordan Love's dropbacks. LaFleur publicly criticized his offensive line after Love absorbed 15 hits during the contest, highlighting ongoing protection problems as the franchise continues to stumble in critical closing moments.

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