Green Bay Packers linebacker Christian Kirksey enjoyed a career first on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium.
For the very first time in his NFL career, Kirksey’s team is 1-0 entering Week 2.
After six straight seasons of suffering through a season-opening loss (or tie) with the Cleveland Browns, Kirksey enjoyed the Packers’ 43-34 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
“It’s my first time ever in my career being 1-0 to start the season,” Kirksey said Wednesday. “I definitely had a kick out of that. So I’m just excited.”
In Cleveland, Kirksey’s team lost five Week 1 games and tied another. The average deficit of the five losses was 15.2 points.
Kirksey’s teams in Week 1, 2014-2020
| Year | Opponent | Result | Score |
| 2014 | at PIT | L | 27-30 |
| 2015 | at NYJ | L | 10-31 |
| 2016 | at PHI | L | 10-29 |
| 2017 | vs. PIT | L | 18-21 |
| 2018 | vs. PIT | T | 21-21 |
| 2019 | vs. TEN | L | 13-43 |
| 2020 | at MIN | W | 43-34 |
Kirksey led the team in tackles with 12 stops during the Packers’ win over the Vikings.
