Packers kicker Trey Smack set to face Vikings after calf injury
Packers kicker Trey Smack was a full participant in Thursday practice after a calf injury limited him on Wednesday, clearing him to face the Vikings.
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Quick answer
Green Bay Packers kicker Trey Smack is cleared to play the Minnesota Vikings in Week 10. A calf injury limited him on Wednesday, but he was a full participant in Thursday's practice, as coach Matt LaFleur had expected. He made all three field goals and four extra points in the Week 9 win over the Patriots.
Key facts
- Trey Smack was limited on Wednesday with a calf injury and a full participant on Thursday.
- Smack made all three field-goal attempts and all four extra points against the Patriots in Week 9.
- Eleven Packers were non-participants or limited on Thursday, not counting 14 on injury lists.
- Parsons (knee/illness) was ruled out for the Vikings game.
- Jacobs had surgery on a fractured right ring finger on Friday.
Smack's calf injury and practice week
Trey Smack was the only change on Green Bay's participation report on Thursday. The kicker had been estimated as limited on Wednesday with a calf injury and was a full participant a day later. Head coach Matt LaFleur had said he expected Smack to practise without limitations on Thursday, which cleared the way for him to face Minnesota in Week 10.
Smack is coming off a perfect game: he made all three of his field-goal attempts and all four extra points in the Week 9 win over the New England Patriots.
Javon Bullard missed today's practice with ankle/knee injuries. Here's what he said after practice:
— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) November 12, 2026
"I ain't missing no game, man. I care about this team. I care about my brothers, man, so I'm definitely going to play Sunday."
Packers injury picture for the Vikings game
Smack's recovery was a rare piece of good news. Wednesday's session was only a jog-through, which LaFleur partly put down to how many players were banged up. On Thursday, 11 players were either non-participants or limited, on top of 14 already on injured reserve or the physically unable to perform list.
Parsons (knee/illness) was ruled out for Sunday. Jacobs had surgery on his fractured right ring finger on Friday and "should be back in the next few weeks," Tom Pelissero of Netflix reported. Center Sean Rhyan is among four players who will not play. Defensive lineman Warren Brinson, on injured reserve, is about five weeks out from calf surgery, LaFleur said.
There was better news elsewhere. Brooks and Moore, both carrying ankle injuries, were listed as active, and Williams (groin) had no game designation. Safety Javon Bullard has said he will play on Sunday. The Packers' bye week follows.
Who Green Bay are facing
Kirk Cousins will be the Vikings' quarterback on Sunday.
Frequently asked questions
Is Trey Smack playing against the Vikings?
Yes. Smack was a full participant in Thursday's practice after being limited on Wednesday, clearing him for the Week 10 game against Minnesota.
What injury did Trey Smack have?
Smack had a calf injury that limited him in Wednesday's practice.
How did Trey Smack do against the Patriots?
He made all three field-goal attempts and all four extra points in the Packers' Week 9 win.
