Week 1: Packers 51, Texans 52 (OT)
The 2026 season opener in Houston was nothing short of cinematic — a shootout that saw both offenses trading haymakers from start to finish. Jordan Love opened the year in MVP form, throwing for 489 yards and 4 touchdowns, while rookie HB Nicholas Singleton added a strong change-of-pace with 31 rushing yards and a receiving score.
Christian Watson continued his ascent as the offense’s WR1, exploding for 136 yards and 3 touchdowns, but it was TE Tucker Kraft who stole the show statistically — a massive 13 receptions for 195 yards and a touchdown, proving once again the South Dakota native is as reliable as they come in the middle of the field.
But all of those fireworks were overshadowed by the moment that will be talked about for weeks.
The Decision
After the Packers scored the opening touchdown in overtime, instead of sending out the PAT unit to take a 52-45 lead, the special teams coordinator dialed up a surprise fake.
It failed. Spectacularly.
Houston responded with a touchdown of their own and converted their extra point — sealing the game and shocking the Packers sideline.
Reports from inside the building indicate the special teams coordinator “saw something on film”…
By Tuesday morning, the decision was made official:
Green Bay has relieved Special Teams Coordinator Rich Bisaccia of his duties.
A tough, high-scoring, emotional loss — and an early reminder that execution matters as much as aggression.
Week 2: Falcons 39, Packers 41
If Week 1 was heartbreak, Week 2 was redemption through composure.
Green Bay entered the home opener determined to shake off the sting of Houston, and while defensive issues persisted — giving up big plays on the ground and through the air — the offense stayed steady behind Jordan Love, who delivered 317 yards and 4 touchdowns.
Nicholas Singleton continued to impress with 83 receiving yards and a touchdown, showcasing his versatility and confirming why the organization views him as a long-term centerpiece.
The Final Drive
Down 39–38 with under a minute to play, Love orchestrated a methodical march into Falcons territory. As the final minute was expiring, Love took a deep drop back trying to evade the pressure and was sacked. During the fall he seemed to tweak his left wrist, which resulted in him being sidelined for 3 plays and backup Kaidon Salter got called up to the limelight. He looked calm and composed, completing both of his passes until Jordan was ready to get back out there.
Atlanta, appearing to be holding all the leverage, took a timeout with 3 seconds remaining as Green Bay was at the 2-yard line with no way to stop the clock.
The Falcons wanted the perfect defensive look.
They also gave Green Bay time to draw up theirs.
Savion Williams went in pre-snap motion, Love got the snap, faked the hand-off, and threw the pass option to Reed in the flat right on the goal line as time expired.
Takeaways Through Two Weeks
| Area | Status | Notes |
| Offense | Elite | Love is locked in. Skill positions are emerging. Playcalling is confident. |
| Defense | Inconsistent | Stops come in flashes, but explosive plays allowed are an ongoing issue. |
| Special Teams | Under Reconstruction | Coordinator change already made. Patience required. |
Jordan Love — On the Week 1 OT loss
“We put up points, we moved the ball, and we showed what this offense is capable of. But games in this league come down to decisions and execution. We didn’t finish the right way. We learned from it, and we’ll be better.”
Tucker Kraft — On His 195-yard Performance
“I don’t care about the numbers if it doesn’t come with a win. But I do like the trust. When Jordan looks my way in the big moments, I’m gonna answer.”
Jayden Reed — On the Week 2 Game-Winning TD
“They gave us time. That’s all we needed. Coach dialed it up, Jordan delivered it, and I just had to execute. That’s the standard.”
Jordan Love — On Bouncing Back Week 2
“You can’t let one loss decide your season. We took the punch, got back up, and responded. That’s who we are.”
