{
  "id": 7697722,
  "title": "Cardinals news: Mike LaFleur reveals how he stays connected with brother Matt",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/cardinals-news-mike-lafleur-reveals-how-he-stays-connected-with",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T03:38:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cardinals-news-mike-lafleur-reveals-033843777.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mike LaFleur, the head coach of the Cardinals, shared insights about his relationship with his older brother, Packers coach Matt LaFleur. The brothers communicate frequently throughout the season, but their conversations are heavily influenced by the outcomes of their respective games. During an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, LaFleur explained that he keeps track of his brother's game in real time. For instance, on Sunday, while the Cardinals defeated the Chargers 26-14, the Packers were losing 39-22 to the Vikings. LaFleur admitted that he was aware of the score during the fourth quarter, and once he saw the final result, they didn't engage in any post-game banter. The duo's coaching styles are rooted in the modern offense, which was developed by Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay. As a result, both coaches analyze each other's strategies, including reviewing tapes of their opponents.",
  "summary": "Mike LaFleur and his older brother Matt talk constantly during the season , but the content of those conversations depends heavily on the scoreboard. The Cardinals head coach explained that dynamic during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, describing how he keeps in touch with the Packers coach while both are running their own teams. Sunday […] The post Cardinals news: Mike LaFleur reveals how…",
  "key_points": [
    "Mike LaFleur, Cardinals head coach, discusses relationship with brother Matt LaFleur, Packers coach.",
    "Brothers frequently communicate about games, influenced by outcomes.",
    "LaFleur tracks Matt's game in real time, no post-game banter after final scores."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}