Packers’ Kicker Misses Rare Short Field
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Once an NFL offense gets inside the 20-yard line, coming away with at least a field goal should be just about a sure thing.
It wasn’t for the Packers on Sunday in Detroit.
Packers kicker Trey Smack missed a 26‑yard field goal wide right, and had a 35‑yard field goal blocked, in the Packers’ 20‑17 loss to the Lions.
So far this season, NFL kickers are 167‑for‑170 on field goals from inside 37 yards.
Smack had two of the three misses on Sunday, and the other was a 23‑yarder by Bears kicker Cairo Santos that was blocked by the Vikings in Week 2.
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Timeline
- On October 28 2017 Mike Nugent misses two short field goals.
- On October 28 2024 Packers lose to Lions, Smack misses kicks.
- On October 28 2024 Smack misses twenty‑six‑yard field goal.
- On October 28 2024 League record: 167‑170 inside thirty‑seven yards.
Why it matters
Immediate US impact: Kicker performance affects game outcomes Possible long-term US impact: Highlights kicking consistency trends Most affected groups: Teams, fans, coaching staffs Reader priority: Understanding game‑changing plays
Coverage notes
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