In a surprising twist, the Green Bay Packers’ kicking situation just got a whole lot more interesting—and a bit messy. While head coach Matt LaFleur hinted earlier this week that Brandon McManus and Lucas Havrisik would battle it out for the starting kicker role, special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia seems to have other plans. When asked point-blank who would kick against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, Bisaccia didn’t hesitate: ‘It’s Brandon McManus.’ But here’s where it gets controversial: Bisaccia brushed off LaFleur’s comments about a competition, essentially saying, ‘If you want to know why, ask the head coach—but in my book, McManus is the guy.’ So, who’s really calling the shots here? And this is the part most people miss: the Packers are the only NFL team carrying two kickers on their 53-man roster, a move that’s raised eyebrows for weeks.
McManus, who’s been battling a quad injury, has struggled this season, making just 3 of 8 field goal attempts outside the red zone—stats that rank him among the league’s least reliable kickers. Yet, Bisaccia remains steadfast in his support, stating, ‘Why not have confidence in Brandon? People miss kicks, just like they miss tackles, throws, catches, and blocks.’ Fair point, but with McManus missing three field goals since his return two weeks ago, fans are left wondering: is this a vote of confidence or a risky gamble?
The real question is, can McManus regain the consistency he showed in 2024, when he was nearly perfect? Until then, a cloud of uncertainty hangs over the Packers’ special teams. Is Bisaccia making the right call, or should the Packers give Havrisik a shot? Let’s hear your take in the comments—this debate is far from over.
