NFL fans rip Brandon McManus for missing 3 costly kicks in Packers wild card clash


Brandon McManus had a horrible performance on Saturday, and fans were quick to make him the scapegoat.

During the Wild Card game at Chicago BearTHE Green Bay Packers The kicker missed his field goal attempts and an extra point attempt – two of them came in the second half. His struggles were a major factor in turning a 21-3 halftime lead into a 27-31 loss, and fans were furious, with some demanding his release:

Someone needs to investigate Brandon McManus for betting on the Bears to win

Brandon McManus single-handedly destroyed this game for the Packers. He missed too many kicks that would have prevented the Bears from coming back in time…but guess what…. GO BEARS 🐻

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Brandon McManus’ Generational Disaster Class

Brandon McManus is more than washed. @packers cut it now. #Packers #GoPacksGo

Brandon McManus lost us this game. Cut it. #GoPackGo

If I were a Packers fan, I would want Matt LaFleur canned and Brandon McManus cut. It’s pathetic. #NFL #Bears #Packers

Caleb Williams overcame four turnovers (two interceptions and missed fourth-down conversions each) to complete 24 of 48 attempts for 361 yards and two touchdowns and a two-point conversion. By André Swift rushed to score in 13 runs, while Cairo Santos was perfect with three field goals and two extra points.

The Packers, meanwhile, were supported by Jordan Lovewho completed 24 of 46 attempts for 323 yards and four touchdowns. However, he was held scoreless in the third quarter and missed the final play, contributing to the decisive incompletion.

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How did Brandon McManus fare during the 2025 regular season?

Signed by the Packers midway through the 2024 season to bring experience and stability to the kicker position, Brandon McManus played well enough to earn a three-year extension worth $15.3 million.

However, his first full year was somewhat disappointing. Although he only missed one extra point attempt in his first four games, he also struggled with field goals, missing two attempts. Things weren’t helped when he suffered a quad injury that kept him sidelined for most of October.

During that stretch, Lucas Havrisik missed six shots on goal – four field goals and two extra point attempts, forcing the team to abandon him once McManus was healthy again. But while he was perfect on extra points, he missed four field goal attempts.

Two of them came in his first game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, which the Packers won 35-25. He also took a hit in home losses to the Carolina Panthers and Philadelphia Eagles, but he was perfect the rest of the way.