The Cincinnati Bengals (2-3) are taking on the Green Bay Packers (2-1-1) on Sunday and are in need on a win in the worst way. Their quarterback situation has been questionable at best ever since Joe Burrow went down with his injury.
However, it would seem that Cincinnati caught a break against Green Bay according to the latest injury update.
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Aug 11, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur talks with Bengals head coach Zac Taylor during warmups prior to the game at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports
According to Matt LaFleur, Packers kicker Brandon McManus injured his quad during practice on Wednesday:
“We’ll see how he is today and tomorrow and we’ll have a play,” LaFleur told reporters according to ESPN’s Rob Demovsky.
“That’s a major concern right now,” LaFleur said.
McManus has one of the strongest legs in the NFL. He’s made 7-of-9 kicks this season, including attempts from 53 and 56 yards.
It’s worth noting that Green Bay does have a kicker on the practice squad.
Oct 20, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers kicker Brandon McManus (17) celebrates as he runs off the field following the game against the Houston Texans at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Mark McNamee signed with the team in July as part of the NFL’s International Pathway Program. He didn’t start practice with the team until August due to visa issues.
“It’s never the situation you want to be in, in regards to like, hey, first time going out there,” LaFleur said. “I think Mark’s shown some good progress.”
The Packers have had special teams’ issues so far this season. McManus’ injury could be another hurdle they have to overcome. He’s had a field goal and an extra point blocked this year.
Oct 20, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers kicker Brandon McManus (17) kicks the game winning field goal as punter Daniel Whelan (19) holds the football during the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
The Bengals are significant underdogs in Sunday’s game, but they’re in desperate need of a win.
Cincinnati has lost their last three games by a combined score of 113-37. All four of their touchdowns have come in garbage time.
The offense has struggled so badly over the past three weeks that they benched Jake Browning and traded for veteran quarterback Joe Flacco. The Bengals are banking on the veteran to right the ship on offense.
“Played him a lot, watched him a lot, brings great experience, great leadership,” Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said this week. “His style fits our style or play, too, so excited to get him out there. We’ll start him this week, so he’s gonna take all the reps and get ready to go. Already spent a lot of time meeting with us, getting up to speed, so feely really good where he’s at.”
Oct 20, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers kicker Brandon McManus (17) celebrates as he runs off the field following the game against the Houston Texans at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
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