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It may be unfair to place all blame on LaFleur as the Packers appeared to be outmaneuvered by Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell, who had a solid game plan ready to thwart the Packers' offense. LaFleur, normally regarded as a top-tier coach, found himself scrambling for answers as the Packers offense looked uncharacteristically static and predictable against the Vikings’ defensive sets.
Missed Plays and Points
This tendency to sputter early and miss key plays proved detrimental once again. The Packers’ offense showed promise in establishing drives but would grind to a halt. Notably, turnovers and missed opportunities characterized their gameplay. A fumble that occurred when the offense was gaining momentum exemplified this fretting inconsistency.