Photos: Packers stumble out of the gate as Saints dominate season opener
From the Photos: Packers' 2021 season in pictures series
Reigning NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers threw two interceptions as the Green Bay Packers struggled on both sides of the ball Sunday afternoon, falling to the New Orleans Saints 38-3 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Florida.Â
Green Bay Packers fans watch players warm up before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla.Â
Green Bay Packers fans are seen during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Sep. 12, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla.Â
Green Bay Packers fans watch players warm up before a game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla.Â
Green Bay Packers fans watch players warm up before a game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla.Â
A Green Bay Packers fan holds up a cutout of Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers before a game against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla.
New Orleans Saints players gather before the the first half of a game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla.Â
A New Orleans Saints fan holds up a sign before a game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla.Â
Green Bay Packers fans arrive at TIAA Bank Field to watch a game between the New Orleans Saints and the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla.Â
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston throws a pass during the first half Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston looks for a receiver against the Green Bay Packers during the first half Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla.Â
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston tries to avoid a tackle by Green Bay Packers linebacker Krys Barnes during the first half Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla.Â
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston throws a pass during the first half Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla.Â
New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton, left, and Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur greet each other before a game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla.Â
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston scrambles for yardage as Green Bay Packers linebacker Jonathan Garvin gives chase during the first half Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla.Â
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers scrambles as he is pressured by New Orleans Saints linebacker Tanoh Kpassagnon during the first half Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla.Â
Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones is stopped by New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport during the first half Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws a pass as New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Demario Davis rushes during the first half Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla.Â
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara gains yardage against the Green Bay Packers during the first half Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla.
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) celebrates his touchdown against the Green Bay Packers with teammates including wide receiver Marquez Callaway (1) during the first half Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla.Â
New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Demario Davis breaks up a pass intended for Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan during the first half Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is hit by New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan as he releases a pass during the first half Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla.Â
Green Bay Packers players take the field before the first half of a game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla.Â
The New Orleans Saints line up for a play against the Green Bay Packers during the first half Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla.Â
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers looks for a receiver during the first half Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla.Â
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara makes a reception and is stopped by Green Bay Packers outside linebacker De'Vondre Campbell during the first half Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla.Â
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams catches a pass as New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore tries to stop him during the first half Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla.Â
New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson makes a touchdown reception in front of Green Bay Packers strong safety Adrian Amos during the first half Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla.
New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson celebrates his touchdown reception against the Green Bay Packers as he points to a TV cameraman during the first half Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla.Â
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws a pass as he is pressured by New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport during the first half Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla.Â
Green Bay Packers tight end Josiah Deguara is looked at after he was injured during the second half Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla.
Green Bay Packers defensive tackle T.J. Slaton looks up at the scoreboard during the second half Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla.Â
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers prepares for a play against the New Orleans Saints during the second half Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla.Â
In this Series
Photos: Packers' 2021 season in pictures
The defense got pushed around while Aaron Rodgers and the offense had chances to get back in the game and failed miserably. Not a great way to kick things off.Â
Check out photo galleries from every game of 2021 from the preseason through the end of the regular season and the playoffs.
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