Brandon McManus’ Sudden Injury Update Sparks Doubt for Week 11—What This Means for the Team’s Future

Brandon McManus’ Sudden Injury Update Sparks Doubt for Week 11—What This Means for the Team’s Future

Brandon McManus, the Packers’ reliable boot, suddenly making an unexpected cameo on the Week 11 injury report has got everyone buzzing. The right quad issue that sidelined him before? Yeah, it’s back — and with a vengeance. Doubtful for Sunday’s clash in New York, this twist throws a wrench into Green Bay’s game plan, especially considering McManus’s uneven year stats and that heartbreaker 64-yard miss against the Eagles just last week. Honestly, the jump from not listed at all to a capital “D” for doubtful feels like a curveball from left field, one that Coach LaFleur will no doubt have to unpack postgame. Now, the spotlight shifts to Lucas Havrisik, who’s been flawless so far; can he carry the torch without breaking stride? And as if that wasn’t enough, Malik Heath’s benching adds another layer of intrigue. This weekend’s showdown just got a whole lot more interesting — and, yeah, I’m already on edge. LEARN MORE

Packers kicker Brandon McManus was not on the Week 11 injury report. He is now.

The Packers have added McManus to the injury report for their game at New York. His right quad injury has resurfaced; he is doubtful for Sunday.

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McManus previously missed two games with due to the quad injury, and there have been internal debates about whether and to what extent he was/is good to go.

There may have been one about Sunday (coach Matt LaFleur surely will be asked about it after the game). It’s odd, to say the least, that McManus went from not being on the report at all for Week 11 to suddenly being downgraded to doubtful.

For the year, McManus has made 16 of 17 extra points, and 11 of 17 field goals. He missed a 64-yard attempt that would have forced overtime in Green Bay’s Week 10 Monday night loss to the Eagles.

If McManus doesn’t play, Lucas Havrisik will most likely handle the kicking duties. He has made six of six extra points and four of four fields goals in two games this season. His field goals include a 61-yarder against the Cardinals.

The Packers also announced that receiver Malik Heath will not travel to New York and is out for Sunday, due to a coach’s decision.

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