(247NEWSSOURCE/LEARFIELD) – The Minnesota Vikings shocked the Green Bay Packers after rallying for a 39-22 victory to open the season at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
The Vikings trailed by 12 points before scoring 29 unanswered in the second half.
Carson Wentz came in for a concussed Kyler Murray and threw for three touchdowns.
Packers coach Matt LaFleur said that he was disappointed. He thought they were in control early.
LaFleur was asked how tough is it to execute when the quarterback is being blitzed on every play.
He was asked about the decision to take points off the board and go for it on 4th and 1.
Did analytics come into play on that decision?
LaFleur talked about the 3 straight penalties on the defense that led to a Vikings touchdown.
LaFleur talked about the play of his defense.
And how they pick up the pieces from this loss.
To the lockerroom: Jordan Love threw for 387 yards, two touchdowns and a pick for Green Bay, which starts 0-and-1 for the second time in three years.
Love was asked how this one slipped away.
Love talked about all the emphasis on finishing in the offseason, and lost another lead and fell to the Vikings.
Love talked about what changed in the second half.
Safety Evan Williams talked about losing six straight games in which they led.
He said it was frustrating trying to get off the field multiple times and not working out.
Edgerin Cooper said that penalties killed them.
Love talked about where the team goes from here.
J-E-T-S, JETS, JETS, JETS: Next up for the Green Bay Packers is a trip to New York to face the Jets this Sunday at noon.
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