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Expect to see Zach Bako-Bewele starting at right tackle when the Green Bay Packers open the 2026 regular season on Sunday against the Vikings.
The Green Bay Packers released their unofficial depth chart prior to their Week 1 clash with the Minnesota Vikings, kicking off Sept. 13.
The two most veteran starters on Green Bay’s offensive line are left guard Aaron Banks and right tackle Zach Bako-Bewele. Banks dealt with a knee injury during training camp and Bako-Bewele worked his way back from one after offseason surgery to repair a partially torn patellar tendon suffered last December.
How do all 32 teams in the NFL stack up against each other going into Week 1 of the 2026 regular season? Right before the first games kick off, here's how Sporting News sees them from best to worst.
The Green Bay Packers have identified Aaron Banks as Jordan Love’s starting left guard for Week 1, provided his injured knee allows him to play. Banks will be limited in Wednesday’s practice after a knee issue cost him substantial work during training camp and the preseason.
Kane, a safety, was a seventh-round pick of the Baltimore Ravens in 2024. He has played in 24 career games over two seasons, appearing for almost 500 career special teams snaps. Thomas, a cornerback, was a third-round pick of the San Francisco 49ers in 2021. He has played in 46 career games.
The Green Bay Packers will face a huge test against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 1. Here’s what Week 1 means for the rest of the season.
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Matt LaFleur sounds alarm on former Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones before opener against Vikings
The Green Bay Packers will begin their 2026 campaign with a divisional matchup against the Minnesota Vikings, setting up an important Week 1 test on the road. As Green Bay prepares for the opener, the coaching staff will also have to account for a familiar face from the team’s past when putting together its defensive game plan.