Brandon McManus
K #17 — Green Bay Packers
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About Brandon McManus
Brandon McManus kicks field goals for the Green Bay Packers, which means he exists in a perpetual state of being one missed kick away from having his belongings packed by the city of Green Bay. Kicking in Lambeau Field is not a normal job. The wind comes off the bay at angles that meteorologists can't predict. The temperature drops below zero and the ball turns into a frozen rock. And 80,000 people who have been drinking since 8 AM are watching you try to put that frozen rock through two yellow poles from 47 yards. No pressure.
The meme angle for any Packers kicker is survival. Green Bay has a complicated history with kickers, and the fanbase treats every field goal attempt like it might be the last one they ever see from that particular human being. McManus makes a 52-yarder in the snow and he's a folk hero. He misses an extra point and there's a moving truck meme in the group chat within seconds. The margin between legend and punchline is three feet of distance on a Sunday in December.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are Packers kickers always part of the meme conversation?
Green Bay's weather turns every kick into a survival event. The wind, the cold, the frozen turf. Kickers in domes get to operate in controlled environments. Kickers at Lambeau get to operate in conditions that would close a highway. Add in some high-profile misses over the years and you get a fanbase that treats every field goal attempt like a horror movie. They can't look away, but they're covering their eyes.
Last updated: April 2026