Fans taking in Packers game Sunday are happy football is back



BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers were defeated Sunday, September 8th in the team's season opener vs. the San Francisco 49ers, at Candlestick Park. Despite the loss to begin the regular season on Sunday, many fans told FOX6 News they are thrilled that football is back!

"Been waiting all year for it! We love it. We look forward to it every year. Go Pack Go!" Valerie Gunderson said Sunday.

The second Sunday in September brought with it an optimism for this year's Green Bay Packers that had Gunderson focusing on the first Sunday in February.

"I think we might do it this year. Super Bowl!" Gundersons aid.

Gunderson and her mother watched the game together at Champps Americana in Brookfield. In fact, the entire family was on hand, as they celebrated Gunderson's mother's birthday.

"I'm lucky! It fell right on the day (of the game," Barbara Verhalen said.

It was the Green Bay Packers that completed the celebration for Verhalen Sunday.

"Packers game, food,d rink -- it's wonderful," Verhalen said.

Despite the outcome of the game on Sunday, for Verhalen, it was more about seeing the team play in a game that matters for the first time this season, and being with her family.

"That's why we're all here," Gunderson said.

The Green Bay Packers next take on the Washington Redskins at Lambeau Field, next Sunday, September 15th!