OCTOBER 17 • PACKERS.COM
TUCKER KRAFT #85 - TIGHT END - GREEN BAY PACKERS
480 YDS •
36 REC •
6 TD
480 YDS
36 REC
6 TD
John FitzPatrick on Tucker Kraft: 'He's a beast' Green Bay Packers TE John FitzPatrick spoke with the media following Thursday's practice.
Remains limited Thursday Kraft (groin) was limited at Thursday's practice, Bill Huber of SI.com reports.
Impact The Packers are taking it easy on Kraft due to the groin injury that popped up last Thursday. He still was able to suit up this past Sunday versus the Cardinals, notching 81 percent of snaps and gathering in two of four targets for 13 yards. Friday's practice report will reveal whether or not Kraft goes into the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game against the Texans.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Limited Wednesday Kraft (groin) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday.
Impact Kraft now has operated with a cap on his reps for three straight practices going back to last week, but the groin injury didn't impact his availability for this past Sunday's game against the Cardinals, when he handled a typical 81 percent snap share on his way to two catches (on four targets) for 13 yards. With Luke Musgrave (ankle) on IR for the foreseeable future, Kraft shouldn't have any difficulty dominating the TE reps for the Packers moving forward, but Ben Sims, practice-squad member Andrew Beck and John FitzPatrick are the candidates for work at the position.
OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Quiet showing in big win Kraft secured two of four targets for 13 yards and rushed once for two yards in the Packers' 34-13 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.
Impact Kraft couldn't come close to replicating his stellar Week 5 production, which had included a pair of touchdowns and 88 receiving yards overall. The second-year tight end does have multiple receptions in each game this season, but when the Packers' full complement of wide receivers are healthy, Kraft's production could certainly experience some volatility.
OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Jacobs on TE Tucker Kraft: 'He's crazy in all the good ways' Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs spoke to the media following Friday's practice. The team takes on the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field in...
OCTOBER 11 • PACKERS.COM
Cleared to play Kraft (groin) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Paul Bretl of ESPN La Crosse reports.
Impact Coach Matt LaFleur made it clear earlier Friday that there isn't much concern, even though Kraft was added to the injury report mid-week. Kraft was a limited practice participant Thursday and Friday, but he should get plenty of work this Sunday, especially with No. 2 tight end Luke Musgrave (ankle) being placed on injured reserve. Kraft caught 10 of 14 targets for 141 yards and three TDs over the past two games, topping 80 percent snap share in both contests.
OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to play Coach Matt LaFleur expects Kraft (groin) to play Sunday against the Cardinals, Paul Bretl of ESPN La Crosse reports.
Impact Kraft was added to the injury report Thursday as a limited participant, right around the same time LaFleur told reporters that TE Luke Musgrave (ankle) likely would be placed on injured reserve. Kraft had already pulled ahead of Musgrave and then put up big fantasy scores both of the past two weeks, and it seems the groin injury won't stop Kraft from making another start this Sunday against Arizona.
OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Tucker Kraft's standard has spurred his breakout Packers counting on second-year tight end even more after Luke Musgrave’s injury
OCTOBER 11 • PACKERS.COM
Dealing with groin injury Kraft was limited at Thursday's practice due to a groin injury, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Earlier Thursday, coach Matt LaFleur revealed that Luke Musgrave "more than likely" was destined for an IR stint, per Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site. Upon the release of their second Week 6 practice report, though, Kraft was a midweek addition with a health concern of his own. As a result, Friday's report likely will be key for Kraft's status ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Tucker Kraft tries to 'squeeze every yard out of every opportunity' Green Bay Packers TE Tucker Kraft spoke in detail about his playstyle following Thursday's practice.
OCTOBER 10 • PACKERS.COM
Packers Daily: Tucker Kraft's mindset Wayne Larrivee shines the spotlight on an emerging star in this edition of Packers Daily.
OCTOBER 8 • PACKERS.COM
Mic'd up: Tucker Kraft Packers TE Tucker Kraft was mic'd up as the team took on the Rams in LA, where he scored two touchdowns.
OCTOBER 8 • PACKERS.COM
Game notes: Tucker Kraft's bullish style creating big plays Jayden Reed’s clutch catch helps spark Packers’ offense, receivers band together
OCTOBER 7 • PACKERS.COM
Pair of touchdowns in win Kraft recorded four receptions on five targets for 88 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 24-19 win over the Rams.
Impact Kraft was the catalyst of Green Bay's victory, as he scored touchdowns on back-to-back possessions to open the second half. The first came on a long run catch and run down the left sideline that went for a 66-yard score. He followed that up with a trip to end zone from seven yards away on a screen pass. Kraft has become an integral part of the Green Bay offense, combining to command 14 targets while tallying 10 receptions for 141 yards and three touchdowns across the last two weeks.
OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Touchdown catch in Week 4 loss Kraft secured six of nine targets for 53 yards and a touchdown and also lost a fumble in the Packers' 31-29 loss to the Vikings on Sunday. He also caught a two-point conversion pas...
Impact Kraft finished with the second-most catches on the afternoon for the Packers and established new season highs across his receiving line. Kraft recorded his first touchdown of the season on a 13-yard grab in the fourth quarter, a play he followed up with a two-point conversion grab that brought Green Bay within six points. However, Kraft's subsequent fumble at his own 44-yard line with 4:27 remaining was costly, as his team was nine points down at the time. Kraft's increase in involvement was encouraging, however, and he'll draw a favorable matchup against the Rams on the road in Week 5.
SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Tucker Kraft on team's performance vs. Vikings: 'That wasn't us' Green Bay Packers TE Tucker Kraft spoke to the media after the team's loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
SEPTEMBER 29 • PACKERS.COM
Tucker Kraft TOUCHDOWN | Packers vs. Vikings Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love finds TE Tucker Kraft for a 13-yard touchdown during Sunday's Week 4 game at Lambeau Field.
SEPTEMBER 29 • PACKERS.COM
Tucker Kraft: 'I'm gonna be tough, I'm gonna play through things' TE Tucker Kraft spoke to the media on Thursday as the Green Bay Packers get set for a weekend clash with the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Fi...
SEPTEMBER 26 • PACKERS.COM
Officially full Thursday Kraft (shoulder) officially practiced fully Thursday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Impact Bill Huber of SI.com reported earlier Thursday that Kraft went down as a limited participant for a second consecutive day to begin Week 4 prep, but the second-year tight end actually didn't operate with a cap on his reps. Kraft thus is a bit healthier than fellow position mate Luke Musgrave (quadriceps), who was limited both Wednesday and Thursday. If Musgrave is at all hindered Sunday against the Vikings, Kraft could experience a slight uptick in snap share to the 66 percent or more that he's handled through the first three games of the campaign.
SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Stays limited in practice Kraft (shoulder) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Bill Huber of SI.com reports.
Impact Kraft briefly exited last week's win over the Titans on account of the shoulder issue that had bothered him heading into the game, but his ability to open Week 4 prep with a pair of limited practices rather than sitting out either or both sessions entirely suggests he's trending toward being available this Sunday versus the Vikings. In order to avoid carrying a designation into the weekend, however, Kraft may need to upgrade to full participation during Friday's practice. Kraft has outpaced fellow tight end Luke Musgrave (quadricep) in playing time in each of Green Bay's first three games, logging at least two-thirds of the snaps on offense while turning in a collective 6-77-0 receiving line on eight targets.
SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Limited to start week Kraft (shoulder) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.
Impact Like he was last week, Kraft is working with a red non-contact jersey in practice this week due to a shoulder issue, per Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. Kraft handled a 67 percent snap share this past Sunday at Tennessee, and he finished a third straight game to begin the campaign with exactly two catches. Assuming he emerges with no designation upon the release of Friday's injury report, he'll again be in line to earn a majority share of Green Bay's TE reps Sunday against the Vikings.
SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Tallies two more receptions Kraft was targeted three times and caught two passes for 24 yards in Sunday's 30-14 victory over the Titans.
Impact Kraft briefly left Sunday's contest with a shoulder injury, but he was able to return and finish the game. Kraft was limited at all three practice sessions last week with the same injury, and he could be again in the days ahead. However, he was not listed on the final injury report for Week 3, and there has not yet been any indication that his Week 4 availability is up in the air.
SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Back in Sunday's game Kraft (shoulder) returned to Sunday's contest in Tennessee, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Impact After making a brief exit in the second half of Sunday's game, Kraft returned to the field and almost immediately tacked on his second catch of Week 3. He should continue to garner most of the TE reps for Green Bay, though Luke Musgrave and Ben Sims also are on hand in the even Kraft needs another breather.
SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Injures shoulder in Week 3 Kraft hurt his shoulder during Sunday's contest at Tennessee.
Impact Prior to departing in the third quarter, Kraft had one catch (on one target) for 21 yards. In Kraft's place, Luke Musgrave likely will handle most of the TE reps the rest of the way, while Ben Sims also is on hand at the position.
SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared despite limited practices Kraft (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Titans, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Kraft was a limited participant in all three of Green Bay's practices during the week, but he did enough to avoid an injury designation and plans to suit up Sunday. He has worked ahead of fellow second-year pro Will Musgrave thus far in 2023, and while Green Bay hasn't utilized the tight end position much in the passing game, Kraft's ceiling would get a substantial boost if starting quarterback Jordan Love (knee; questionable) gains clearance to return after missing the previous game.
SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
