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Matt LaFleur calls loss to Falcons a butt-whooping
Packers coach Matt LaFleur admits loss to Falcons was a butt-whooping after 13 straight home openers.
In brief
Packers coach Matt LaFleur admits loss to Falcons was a butt-whooping after 13 straight home openers. Packers coach Matt LaFleur called the Falcons' 35-14 win a 'butt-whooping' after losing their 14th straight home opener. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Packers' home opener streak ends
The Packers had won 13 straight home openers but lost to the Falcons 35-14 at Lambeau Field.
LaFleur calls it a butt-whooping
Matt LaFleur said the loss was a 'butt-whooping' with at least three-quarter butt-whooping.
“It was a butt-whooping. That was at least three-quarter butt-whooping right there.”
Roughing the passer call impact
LaFleur declined to address the roughing the passer call that extended Atlanta’s initial scoring drive.
Offensive line performance
The Packers had nine rushing attempts for 17 yards against 53 passes, missing starting tailback Josh Jacobs.
LaFleur on offensive line blame
LaFleur said the offensive line performance was not the sole issue, with blame spread across the team.
“I don’t want to put all the blame on the offensive line. There’s enough blame to go around to everybody.”
Week 4 matchup with Buccaneers
The Packers face Tampa Bay in Week 4 for a renewal of the NFC Central 'Bay of Pigs' rivalry.
The takeaway
Packers coach Matt LaFleur called the Falcons' 35-14 win a 'butt-whooping' after losing their 14th straight home opener.
