Matt LaFleur confirms Trey Smack remains Packers' kicker despite misses
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 3:04 AM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur assured reporters after a loss to the Detroit Lions that rookie kicker Trey Smack will retain his position. Smack missed two field goals, including a crucial attempt that could have given the Packers the lead late in the game. LaFleur indicated he believes Smack can improve moving forward, even as discussions about possibly trying out new kickers may occur soon. Smack's current field goal percentage stands at 68.75%, having made 11 of 16 attempts and missing two extra points. Details about any possible changes to the kicking role may emerge in the days following the loss.
- •Trey Smack missed two field goals in loss to Detroit Lions.
- •LaFleur gave a firm 'Yes' when asked about Smack's job security.
- •Smack's current field goal percentage is 68.75%.
- •LaFleur suggested Smack's second miss may have been blocked.
- •The Packers may evaluate other kickers this week.
- 3:04 AMYahoo Sports — Packers’ Matt LaFleur Gives 1-Word Response on Trey Smack’s Future
"Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur answered whether Trey Smack would remain the team's place-kicker after two misses in a loss to the Detroit Lions. The post Packers’ Matt LaFleur Gives 1-Word Response on Trey Smack’s Future appeared first on HEAVY.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Oct 26, 2026, 4:14 AMRams WR Nacua misses practice, questionable vs. Raiders with calf injury
NFL•Oct 26, 2026, 4:08 AMLions’ Brian Branch reacts to massive INT in injury return
NFL•Oct 26, 2026, 4:00 AMPackers By The Numbers: Stats from the Week 7 loss to the Lions
NFL•Oct 26, 2026, 3:52 AM5 Takeaways From Buccaneers’ Destruction of the Carolina Panthers
NFL•Oct 26, 2026, 3:51 AMNFC Playoff Picture: Bears still in the 5th spot following Sunday’s games
NFL•Oct 26, 2026, 3:36 AMFollow live: Packers, Lions battling in NFC North showdown
