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  "id": 7238201,
  "title": "Packers get stuffed on 4th down and turn a promising start against the Vikings into poor finish",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/packers-get-stuffed-on-4th-down-and-turn-a-promising-start-against-7238201",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T03:35:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/nfl/2026/09/13/packers-get-stuffed-on-4th-down-and-turn-a-promising-start-against-the-vikings-into-poor-finish"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love faced a fourth-and-1 play, but the ball was knocked short of the sticks by Minnesota Vikings defenders, leading to a Minnesota touchdown and a 25-22 lead. The decision to attempt a first down instead of a field goal proved costly for the Packers. Rookie Trey Smack then missed an extra point, and the Vikings went on to score 29 straight points, winning 39-22. This implosion mirrored the Packers' finish from the previous season, when they lost four games leading by at least nine points in the second half. Packers coach Matt LaFleur criticized his own decisions and play calls, acknowledging there were areas for improvement. The loss extended the Packers' six-game losing streak in the fourth quarter.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Green Bay Packers' 4th down play fails, Vikings score touchdown",
    "Rookie Trey Smack misses extra point, compounding Packers' woes",
    "Packers extend six-game losing streak in fourth quarter"
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  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Vikings close with 29 straight points to beat rival Packers as Wentz replaces injured Murray",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/vikings-close-with-29-straight-points-to-beat-rival-packers-as-wentz",
        "published": "2026-09-14T00:11:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Packers get stuffed on 4th down and turn a promising start against the Vikings into poor finish",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/packers-get-stuffed-on-4th-down-and-turn-a-promising-start-against",
        "published": "2026-09-14T03:33:48.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}