The Inexperienced Bay Packers have had some poor harm luck to start out the season, totally on their offensive line.
They haven’t been capable of roll out their optimum offensive line all yr, which has led to some inconsistency, penalties, and at occasions, frustration.
Whereas the offensive line has been the focus of their harm considerations, different gamers have popped up on the harm report to date, together with Brandon McManus, their kicker.
McManus has been a welcome addition to the roster after experiencing some kicking woes as soon as Mason Crosby left, including a way of stability to the kicking place.
Matt LaFleur had indicated that McManus was in a tough spot forward of Sunday’s recreation in opposition to the Cincinnati Bengals, however McManus instructed reporters, together with Matt Schneidman, who highlighted his feedback in X, that he’s planning to swimsuit up for this contest.
Brandon McManus tells us he plans to kick on Sunday. Requested about LaFleur saying his proper quad harm is a “main concern,” McManus mentioned he didn’t discuss to LaFleur about his harm and that LaFleur has his personal thesaurus.
— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) October 9, 2025
McManus additionally famous that he and LaFleur didn’t talk about his harm, seemingly annoyed along with his coach’s alternative of phrases when speaking to the media.
On the finish of the day, McManus is aware of his physique and what he’s able to as a veteran kicker, so if he’s feeling robust, the Packers shouldn’t have any qualms about rolling him out on this recreation.
Consistency is essential at any place in soccer, however it’s probably the most important on the kicking place.
Kickers are by no means the highest-paid place on the group, and are sometimes an afterthought, particularly to followers, however having a nasty kicker might be the distinction between a fringe playoff group and a Tremendous Bowl contender.
With the quantity of game-winning kicks and particular groups blunders to date, followers are beginning to acknowledge the significance of the place, and Packers supporters must be further blissful to have somebody like McManus as their kicker.
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