Packers’ new kicker Brandon McManus buries game-winning field goal to beat Texans

Packers’ new kicker Brandon McManus buries game-winning field goal to beat Texans

Brandon McManus’ first game back in the NFL saw the Green Bay Packers’ fate on his foot from 45 yards out with the chance for a game-winning field goal over the Houston Texans. 

The veteran placekicker was money after the ball was snapped and the hold perfect as the Packers walked it off, 24-22, in a thrilling game against the AFC South leader.

Both the Packers and Texans are now 5-2 on the season. 

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Tucker Kraft celebrates touchdown

Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft celebrates his touchdown reception during the second quarter of their game against the Houston Texans at Lambeau Field. (USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin-Imagn Images)

Jordan Love and the Packers’ offense knew they had enough time after the Texans kicked their own field goal on the previous drive to take a one-point lead. He found Dontayvion Wicks for a 13-yard gain, and then Romeo Doubs caught a pass for 12 yards to put Green Bay on Houston’s 37-yard line. 

Doubs had another small gain to set…

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