Packers lead Panthers 6-3 after Trey Smack misses another PAT
The Packers stuck with kicker Trey Smack after his misses from 26 and 35 in a 20-17 loss to the Lions last week.
Trey Smack: What Happened
ProFootballTalk reported on Thursday, October 29, 2026 in a story involving Trey Smack, PAT. The Packers, Packers le. Here is how the report opens:
The Packers stuck with kicker Trey Smack after his misses from 26 and 35 in a 20-17 loss to the Lions last week.
It is one of many NFL stories we are following today, and 4 outlets are covering it. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on National Football League and what to watch next.
Key Takeaways
- The story: Packers lead Panthers 6-3 after Trey Smack misses another PAT
- Who’s involved: Trey Smack, PAT. The Packers, Packers le and Lions la
- League: NFL
- First reported: Thursday, October 29, 2026 by ProFootballTalk
- Coverage: 4 outlets are covering it: ProFootballTalk, ESPN, Yahoo Sports and CBS Sports
- Trending: No. 2 on the ForTheFans trending list right now
How Other Outlets Are Covering It
The same NFL story, as reported by 3 other outlets:
- Josh Jacobs scores twice as Packers dispatch PanthersESPN Carolina made a game of it late, but Green Bay held on for the Thursday night win.
- Green Bay Packers' Josh Jacobs denies TD celebration was tied to arrestYahoo Sports Josh Jacobs took issue with criticism over his 'Thursday Night Football' touchdown celebration, saying it was an ode to a gospel song.
- Josh Jacobs denies he was mimicking himself in handcuffs in touchdown celebrationProFootballTalk After scoring a touchdown on Thursday night, Packers running back Josh Jacobs put his hands behind his back, which many observers interpreted as mimicking himself in handcuffs.
- Packers' Jacobs says TD celebration was ode to gospel song, not mocking arrestESPN The Packers' Josh Jacobs said he was surprised his first-half TD celebration was perceived by some as mocking his May arrest, saying it was an ode to a gospel song.
- Packers' Christian Watson returns against Panthers after chest injury, hospital visitCBS Sports The Packers wide receiver was injured on a 53-yard reception in the first half
- Thursday Night Football: Packers hold on for 27-19 win over PanthersProFootballTalk The Packers improved to 5-3 despite a sluggish fourth quarter.
Background: National Football League
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened with Trey Smack?
The Packers stuck with kicker Trey Smack after his misses from 26 and 35 in a 20-17 loss to the Lions last week. ProFootballTalk reported the story on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
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ProFootballTalk first reported it on Thursday, October 29, 2026. ESPN, Yahoo Sports, ProFootballTalk and CBS Sports also covered it. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related NFL news.
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