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Matt LaFleur reveals what’s driving Packers’ turnaround after first complete performance of the season against the Bears

Green Bay bounced back from a shaky start with a 31-7 win over Chicago, and the head coach explained where the progress starts every day. Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur has faced plenty of criticism since last season…

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Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 2:00 PM

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Matt LaFleur credited the Packers' consistent energy and mindset for driving their turnaround following a 31-7 win over Chicago.
Green Bay secured its first complete performance of the season against the Chicago Bears to bounce back from a 1-2 start.
The Packers have sustained major injuries to players including wide receiver Jayden Reed and linebacker Edgerrin Cooper.

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Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur credited his team's daily mindset and energy for driving their recent progress following a 31-7 victory over the Chicago Bears in Week 5. LaFleur emphasized tuning out outside noise and approaching work with contagious energy after what he called the team's first complete performance of the season.

After starting 1-2, Green Bay improved to win two consecutive games despite season-ending injuries to Jayden Reed, Edgerrin Cooper, and Zach Bako-Bewele. LaFleur noted that while the team still has a ways to go, Green Bay expects to regain key players like Micah Parsons and Savion Williams ahead of a Week 6 clash with the Dallas Cowboys.

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