The Good, Bad And Ugly From The Packers’ Collapse Against The Vikings

The Green Bay Packers faced a season-opening loss to the Minnesota Vikings in a game filled with ups and downs. The Vikings ultimately triumphed 39-22, as the Packers failed to maintain their lead in the fourth quarter, ultimately failing to finish strong.

The Vikings capitalized on the Packers' inability to finish games, scoring 29 points in just two minutes and 42 seconds. The Packers had led 22-10 late in the third quarter, but the Vikings poured on 29 unanswered points to widen their lead to 39-22 by the end of the fourth quarter.

This follows a troubling trend for the Packers, who have now lost six consecutive games dating back to last season and have not won since Micah Parsons suffered an ACL tear in Week 15 last year. The Packers' inability to finish games has been a recurring theme throughout the season, with the Vikings outscoring Green Bay 22-0 in the fourth quarter alone.

In addition to the Ugly, the game also displayed some Bad and some Good. The Bad included multiple penalties that cost the Packers crucial yards and field position. The Good featured rookie cornerback Brandon Cisse's performance, who showed promise with a challenging matchup against Minnesota star receiver Justin Jefferson. Despite the loss, the Packers still have a chance to improve and find a way to execute in critical moments.