Matt LaFleur

“It Pisses Me Off When We Start Talking About Things Outside the Next Game”: HC Matt LaFleur on Packers’ Undefeated Talk

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur didn’t hide his frustration after Sunday’s 13-10 upset loss to the Cleveland Browns. While the defeat itself was disappointing, what bothered him even more was the premature “undefeated” talk that crept into his locker room the previous week.

That chatter started when left tackle Rasheed Walker, coming off back-to-back wins over NFC playoff teams from last season, boldly suggested the Packers could run the table. 

“I think we can go undefeated, honestly,” Walker said.

LaFleur’s response on Monday made it clear he wasn’t pleased.

“I’ve said it a million times to you guys, I don’t think I’ve obviously said it enough to our team. the goal is to go 1-0 every week,” LaFleur said. “And it pisses me off when we start talking about things outside of the next game. Things that are way down the road. Like, focus on, keep the focus on the present, on the now, and worry about getting better each and every day.”

Without naming Walker directly, Matt LaFleur doubled down on his one-game-at-a-time mantra, saying Sunday’s loss was a sharp reminder to “pump the brakes on everything.”

“We’re just trying to win one game at a time,” LaFleur continued. “If you’re thinking beyond that or have your sights set on anything outside of that, you’re focused on the wrong things.”

That focus will now have to shift quickly to a primetime clash against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 4, a game that suddenly feels pivotal in shaping Green Bay’s early-season identity.

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“We’re going to come out hungry”: Packers RB Josh Jacobs fires warning at Dallas as they face off in Week 4

For running back Josh Jacobs, the loss in Cleveland wasn’t just a setback; it was fuel. Limited to only 30 yards on 16 carries, Jacobs had his streak of 12 straight games with a rushing touchdown snapped. But instead of dwelling on the numbers, he turned the page with a message aimed squarely at Dallas.

“I think we’re going to come out hungry,” Jacobs said. “I really feel bad for whoever see this team next. I can tell this bothered a lot of the guys in this room. I know we’re gonna come out hungry this next week.”

That “next team” happens to be the Dallas Cowboys, who have given up over 30 points in two of their first three games and struggled on both sides of the ball. They surrendered five sacks across the past two weeks and managed only a single touchdown in their loss to the Bears.

Adding to the drama, this Week 4 clash will also mark Micah Parsons’ first game against his former team since being traded to Green Bay. The star pass rusher has already made a big impact with the Packers, and he’ll be eager to prove Dallas wrong under the national spotlight.

For the Cowboys, the timing couldn’t be worse. An angry Packers team, stung by a close loss and with Jacobs and Parsons both out to make statements, will roll into AT&T Stadium on Sunday night, September 28, at 8:20 p.m. ET.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why was Matt LaFleur upset with his players after the Browns’ loss?

LaFleur was frustrated by the team’s mindset, particularly comments about going undefeated. He emphasized that the Packers need to focus on winning one game at a time instead of looking too far ahead.

Who made the “undefeated” comment that sparked LaFleur’s reaction?

Packers left tackle Rasheed Walker suggested the team could go undefeated after their 2-0 start. LaFleur didn’t call him out by name, but his response clearly addressed the statement.

How did the Packers perform in their last game?

Green Bay suffered a 13-10 upset loss to the Cleveland Browns, where the league’s top-ranked defense limited Josh Jacobs to just 30 rushing yards and no touchdowns.

When is the Packers vs the Cowboys Week 4 game scheduled?

The game is set for Sunday, September 28, with kickoff at 8:20 p.m. ET. It will take place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

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