The Green Bay Packers look like not only NFC North favorites, but NFC conference favorites due to the incredible way they’ve started the season. But an injury at a key position could leave them thin as they close out September.
On Thursday, NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported that Kraft suffered a knee injury in practice today. His knee will reportedly be evaluated but the team believes it’s not a long-term issue.
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“#Packers TE Tucker Kraft, who had his breakout game against the #Commanders with 124 yards and a TD, suffered a left knee injury today today’s practice, per The Insiders. Kraft will have it fully evaluated, but the belief is it’s not a long-term issue,” Rapoport wrote on X.
As Rapoport mentioned, Kraft had a phenomenal game for the Packers against the Washington Commanders last week. His 124 yards were not only a career-high, they were the most by any Packers tight end in years.
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Through just two weeks, Kraft leads all Packers pass catchers in receiving. His eight receptions for 140 yards and two touchdowns are all the most on the team.
Suffice it to say, an injury that sidelines Kraft for any length of time is likely to be felt.
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – DECEMBER 05: Tucker Kraft #85 of the Green Bay Packers runs with the ball for yardage during the fourth quarter of a NFL game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on December 05, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. The Detroit Lions won the game 34-31. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images
State of the Packers
Green Bay opened the season with a 27-13 win over the the Detroit Lions, avenging last year’s season sweep and looking very good in the process.
A few days later, the Packers followed up that impressive win with an even more impressive victory over the Washington Commanders. While the 27-18 win seems like a close game, everyone agreed that the Packers dominated the game.
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As it stands, the Packers now rank near the top of the NFL’s odds to make – and win – Super Bowl LX.
This story was originally reported by The Spun on Sep 18, 2025, where it first appeared in the NFL section. Add The Spun as a Preferred Source by clicking here.