Overview
- The Packers surrendered a 22-point fourth-quarter swing and lost 39-22 after leading 22-10, with Minnesota scoring three touchdowns in a 2:39 span to turn the game around.
- Kraft signed a four-year, $75 million extension the day before the opener and was named one of five team captains, then returned from last season’s ACL tear with three catches for 65 yards.
- Green Bay hurt itself with 12 penalties for 98 yards and converted only 3-of-12 on third down, mistakes that repeatedly extended Minnesota drives and erased the Packers’ late-game advantage.
- Jordan Love passed for 387 yards and two touchdowns but took 15 quarterback hits and committed a late strip-sack and an interception that gave Minnesota short fields and led directly to go-ahead scores.
- Coach and roster questions now center on discipline, pass protection and depth—issues Kraft publicly challenged teammates to fix as the Packers prepare to travel to face the New York Jets in Week 2.