# 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.
- Title: Matt LaFleur calls loss to Falcons a butt-whooping | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/matt-lafleur-on-ugly-loss-to-falcons-it-was-a-butt-whooping
- Published: 2026-09-25T04:05:18.432+00:00
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- Topics: matt lafleur, packers, falcons, nfl, lambeau field, week 4, tampa bay, 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.
## Key takeaway

Packers coach Matt LaFleur called the Falcons' 35-14 win a 'butt-whooping' after losing their 14th straight home opener.