Packers keep rookie kicker Trey Smack despite misses in Lions loss
The gist
Packers coach Matt LaFleur said rookie kicker Trey Smack stays after Smack missed two short field goals in a 20-17 loss at Detroit.
Green Bay's patience with a sixth-round rookie is now the season's kicking question.
How it unfolded
- Sep 13, 2026In his regular-season debut at Minnesota, Smack made a 59-yard field goal on his first NFL kick, the longest in league history by a kicker making his pro debut.
- Oct 11, 2026Smack missed two kicks in a 31-7 win over the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field, where wind factored into the misses.
- Oct 25, 2026In the 20-17 loss at Detroit, Smack went 1-for-3, missing a 26-yarder wide right and having a 35-yarder partially blocked late; he made one from 43 yards.