Packers' Tucker Kraft Faces Criticism for Low Block on Vikings' Pat Jones

The legal but contentious play has reignited calls for the NFL to reevaluate low block rules as Jones' status for a pivotal game remains uncertain.

Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft executed a low block on Vikings' Pat Jones during Sunday's game, causing a right knee injury to the edge rusher.
The block, though legal under current NFL rules, has drawn sharp criticism from Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard, who called it 'pathetic' and urged the league to ban such plays.
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur defended the play as within the rules but acknowledged the broader safety concerns surrounding low blocks in football.
Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell shared that Jones' injury is not considered long-term, and he may still play in Sunday's NFC North title game against the Detroit Lions.
The incident has amplified ongoing debates about player safety and whether the NFL should outlaw all hits below the knee to protect players on both sides of the ball.