Matt LaFleur: Packers 'learned a valuable lesson' in loss to Giants

Matt LaFleur: Packers 'learned a valuable lesson' in loss to Giant

The Green Bay Packers' young squad received a harsh lesson on Monday night

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underestimating your opponent is a recipe for disaster.

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After a 24-22 loss to the New York Giants, head coach Matt LaFleur emphasized

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the importance of always bringing your best effort.

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We're incredibly disappointed," LaFleur stated. "This game taught us a valuable lesson

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if you don't play your best, you won't win,

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regardless of the opponent, location, or time.

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We lost the turnover battle and struggled in key situations,

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Early signs suggested the young Packers offense might have been complacent, expecting an easy victory.

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