Trey Smack shines with field goals in Packers' preseason opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 2:35 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Rookie kicker Trey Smack delivered a standout performance during the Green Bay Packers' preseason opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers on August 13, 2026. Smack successfully converted all four of his field goal attempts, including a 58-yarder just before halftime, contributing all nine points in the Packers' 28-9 loss. With Jordan Love playing only one series, the team struggled to reach the end zone, making Smack's kicking efforts the highlight of the night. Coach Matt LaFleur praised Smack's strong debut, as the rookie prepares for a crucial next step in his career.
- •Smack kicked four field goals, including two from 58 and 38 yards.
- •Green Bay lost 28-9 to Pittsburgh in their preseason opener.
- •Jordan Love played one series; the team did not score a touchdown.
- •Coach LaFleur highlighted Smack as a bright spot in the game.
- •Smack's 58-yarder would be tied for second-longest in team history.
- 2:35 AMYahoo Sports — Rookie Trey Smack provides 'highlight of the night' for Packers in preseason opener
"Trey Smack's dream preseason debut was the "highlight of the night" for the Packers during a preseason-opening loss in Pittsburgh.
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 20, 2026, 9:37 PMPat Freiermuth & Tyler Higbee Headline Week 7 Fantasy Football Must-Start Tight Ends
NFL•Oct 20, 2026, 8:16 PMNFL says Steelers-Saints in Paris still on despite civil unrest in France- NFL•Oct 20, 2026, 8:04 PMDeshaun Watson hosts a party at his house after Browns' 13-10 Week 6 win over Ravens
- NFL•Oct 20, 2026, 7:50 PMMike McCarthy Explains What ‘Clean Your House’ Means for Steelers
NFL•Oct 20, 2026, 7:14 PMColin Cowherd's current top 10 NFL teams might be the worst thing we've ever seen
NFL•Oct 20, 2026, 6:15 PMLions cornerback returns to practice ahead of Packers game
