For the second consecutive game, Green Bay Packers kicker Brayden Narveson didn’t perform flawlessly.
Following a 3-of-4 field-goal performance in Week 1’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Sao Paulo, Narveson faced similar issues, going 3-of-4 again in last Sunday’s 16-10 home victory over the Indianapolis Colts.
Despite these missed attempts, Packers head coach Matt LaFleur remains confident in the undrafted rookie.
“I’d say from, my perspective, pretty patient,” LaFleur said Monday. “I like his mentality, I like his talent. There’s going to be some ups and downs. Hopefully, there’s more ups than downs. I do think he’s done a pretty nice job. He needs to make that field goal, he knows, we all know it, but I’m confident if he’s in that situation again, he’ll hit it.”
Both of Narveson’s misses so far this season came within the 40-to-49-yard range. He bricked a 43-yard attempt in Brazil and a 45-yard try at Lambeau Field.
Narveson was signed by the Packers shortly before the season to take over as their starting kicker, following the release of Anders Carlson and Greg Joseph.
Prior to joining Green Bay, Narveson had played in the preseason for the Tennessee Titans but was waived by the team late last August.
Over the first two games, Narveson has converted six of eight field-goal attempts and is perfect on extra points with three successful tries.
He will have a chance to make a statement in Week 3 when the Packers play against his former team, the Titans, in Nashville this Sunday.
