Packers’ Matt LaFleur Makes Announcement Regarding Kicker Following Win Over Cardinals

   

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The Green Bay Packers kept pace with the best division in the NFL so far through six weeks.  The Arizona Cardinals came into Lambeau Field and were treated to an underwhelming afternoon.  Green Bay won convincingly 34-13 over Arizona and improved their record to 4-2.  They remained right in the middle of the tight NFC North race with the Minnesota Vikings (5-0), Detroit Lions (4-1), and Chicago Bears (4-2).

Following the game, head coach Matt LaFleur made an announcement regarding one of the weaker parts of Green Bay’s team.

Packers’ Matt LaFleur Makes Announcement Regarding Kicker Following Win Over Cardinals

Green Bay Packers place kicker Brayden Narveson (44) reacts after missing a second half field goal against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers defeated the Cardinals 34-13. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Green Bay Packers place kicker Brayden Narveson (44) reacts after missing a second half field goal against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers defeated the Cardinals 34-13. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

According to The Athletic’s Matt Schneidman:

Are the Packers considering a change at kicker?

LaFleur: “I wouldn’t say that right now, no.”

On Sunday, Narveson missed his fifth field goal of the season. He missed his 44-yard attempt to the right. In the following drive, Narveson made a 41-yard field goal, and he went 2-for-3 on field goals and 4-for-4 on extra points.

At 70.6 percent, Narveson ranks 33rd among 33 qualifying kickers going into Monday’s game. The Packers released Greg Joseph after final cuts in order to add Narveson. He ranks 32nd at 72.7 percent.

Misses are piling up. This season, Narveson has missed a league-high four kicks between 40 and 49 yards, and he’s one of only three kickers who missed between 30 and 39 yards (kickers are 98-for-101 on kicks between 30 and 39 yards).

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Green Bay Packers place kicker Brayden Narveson watches his missed field goal attempt during the second quarter of their game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Here is a look at Narveson’s season stats:

  0-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Scoring Kickoffs  
Season Age Team Lg Pos G GS FGA FGM FGA FGM FGA FGM FGA FGM FGA FGM FGA FGM Lng FG% XPA XPM XP% KO KOYds TB TB% KOAvg Awards
2024 25 GNB NFL K 6 0 0 0 4 4 4 3 9 5 0 0 17 12 47 70.6 16 16 100.0 33 2118 17 52 64  
1 Yr   6 0 0 0 4 4 4 3 9 5 0 0 17 12 47 70.6 16 16 100.0 33 2118 17 52 64  
17 Game Avg   17 0 0 0 11 11 11 9 26 14 0 0 48 34 47 70.6 45 45 100.0 94 6001 48 52 64  
Sep 29, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers place kicker Brayden Narveson (44) kicks a field goal against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Tork Mason/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images
Green Bay Packers place kicker Brayden Narveson (44) kicks a field goal against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Vikings won the game, 31-29. Narveson missed both of his attempts in the loss.
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