Overview
- After Monday’s wide-left 64-yard attempt to tie the game, LaFleur said, “No, we’re confident with Brandon,” declining to switch to Lucas Havrisik.
- McManus owns the NFL’s worst field-goal rate among qualifiers this season and ranks near the bottom in expected points added, per updated analyses.
- ESPN’s broadcast reported McManus described himself as only “semi-healthy” this week after a quad injury, conflicting with weeks of team messaging that downplayed health as a factor.
- Havrisik was perfect in two starts during McManus’ absence, including a franchise-record 61-yarder, yet remains inactive while Green Bay uniquely carries two kickers on the 53-man roster.
- NFL reporter Tom Pelissero noted Justin Tucker’s 10-game suspension was lifted, making the veteran free to sign with any team, though no Packers move has been reported.