Tucker Kraft Injury Update
Tight end Tucker Kraft gave Packers fans a bit of a scare during the Thursday night face-off against the Commanders, limping off after what looked like a troubling lower-body tweak in the first quarter. For a minute, it felt like familiar Lambeau frustration, the guy’s been quietly developing into one of Jordan Love’s best red zone safety blankets, and when he jogged off with trainers, you could just sense that collective wince around Wisconsin (my cousin even texted “oh no, not Kraft” with six worried emojis).
@Pick6PackFB reported on Twitter that Tucker Kraft has exited the game following a recent play, leaving fans concerned about his status.
But here’s the good news: after a few tense moments on the sideline, no trip to the blue tent, he was pacing, helmet in hand, Kraft returned, seemingly unfazed, as if he just paused for a snack rather than a medical scare. And then he absolutely exploded: six catches, 124 yards, a touchdown, and a career-high night, all in a 27-18 Packers win. Before the knock, he already snagged a 57-yard bomb from Love (the kind of play that gets you trending on Packers Twitter for good reasons).
There’s always a rush of “next man up” talk when a starter goes out, but with Jayden Reed already ruled out, watching Kraft soldier back in felt like a morale boost you could feel through your TV speakers. Tucker Kraft has officially returned to the game.
Honestly, it’s impressive how Kraft’s taken over the TE1 role he arrived in; people shrugged, then he just started putting up numbers, and now, when he goes down, even non-fantasy fans start sweating. The night could’ve gone downhill fast, but instead, Kraft’s grit made it feel like one of those “remember when…” Packers games for the archives. Here’s hoping it’s just the start of another big season, football gods willing, with less drama next week.
