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Matt LaFleur Says Rookie Trey Smack Will Remain Packers' Kicker
Rookie kicker Trey Smack missed two short field goals, and Green Bay left six points on the field in a loss that ended its three-game winning streak.
- On Sunday, the Green Bay Packers lost 20-17 to the Detroit Lions, ending their three-game winning streak as rookie kicker Trey Smack missed two critical field goal attempts.
- Offensive struggles, including red-zone failures and injuries to the offensive line, hampered Green Bay throughout the game, leaving the team in last place in the NFC North with a 4-3 record.
- Smack missed a 26-yard field goal and had a 35-yard attempt blocked, while quarterback Jordan Love threw for 274 yards and running back Josh Jacobs added 55 receiving yards and a touchdown.
- Head coach Matt LaFleur confirmed Smack will remain the team's kicker, saying, "Trey is a guy, I think he's proven he can do it." LaFleur added the team must "wipe this one clean and move on."
- The narrow defeat at Ford Field leaves uncertainty about the kicker position, as fans have called for roster changes due to Smack's inconsistency despite his occasional strong performances.
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