Packers kicker Brandon McManus blames himself for "embarrassing performance" in Chicago

Packers kicker Brandon McManus missed two field goals and an extra point in the team's 31-27 loss to the Bears, leading him to take full responsibility for the defeat. McManus described the game as the "biggest disappointment" of his career and expressed difficulty in facing his teammates afterward. He confirmed that conditions such as the wind, snap, and hold were not factors in his missed kicks, attributing the errors to personal performance. McManus is set to earn $3.7 million from the Packers in 2026, but his contract includes no guaranteed money, raising the possibility that this could be his final game with the team.