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Packers List Brandon McManus Doubtful With Quad Injury as Havrisik Likely to Kick vs. Giants

The late downgrade highlights Green Bay's rare two‑kicker contingency after public assurances of full health.

Overview

  • Green Bay added Brandon McManus to the Week 11 injury report on Saturday and listed him as doubtful with a recurring right quadriceps issue that already cost him two games.
  • Lucas Havrisik is expected to handle kicking duties against the Giants after going 4-for-4 on field goals and 6-for-6 on extra points earlier this season, including a franchise‑record 61-yarder.
  • Since returning from the injury, McManus has gone 4-for-8 on field goals and is 11-for-17 on the season, a slump that includes recent long-range misses.
  • The status shift follows a week in which coaches expressed confidence and McManus said he felt nearly back to normal after ESPN’s Troy Aikman questioned his health on air.
  • The Packers also ruled out receiver Malik Heath as a coach’s decision, and their choice to carry two kickers on the 53-man roster provides an immediate in-house replacement.