Packers’ Tucker Kraft Explains Inspiration for ‘Brand New’ Trick Play
Packers tight end Tucker Kraft explained the thinking behind Green Bay's surprising trick play call to open Sunday's rivalry game against the Bears.
Tucker Kraft Start or sit, Week 5
TE · Green Bay Packers · #85
Final
11.6 pts
1 car, 2 yds · 5 rec, 64 yds
PPR scoring.
Status
- Depth chart
- TE #1
- Offense
- College
- South Dakota State
- Experience
- 4 seasons
Week
Week 5
Matchup
Chicago Bears
DFS salary
$4,700
Projection
6.5
Recent form
2026 season (4 games): 3 rush yds · 15 rec · 148 rec yds
- Wk 4@ TBW 17-143 rush yds, 6 rec, 42 rec yds, 1 rec TD13.5 pts
- Wk 3vs ATLL 14-354 rec, 26 rec yds4.6 pts
- Wk 2@ NYJW 20-172 rec, 15 rec yds0.5 pts
- Wk 1@ MINL 22-393 rec, 65 rec yds8.0 pts
Season by season
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| 2026 · GB | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 · GB | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Tucker Kraft: quick answers
- Who does Tucker Kraft play in week 5?
- Tucker Kraft faces Chicago Bears with the Green Bay Packers.
- Is Tucker Kraft injured?
- Tucker Kraft has no injury designation right now.
- What is Tucker Kraft's DraftKings salary?
- $4,700 for week 5.
What's happening with Tucker Kraft
Tucker Kraft detailed the idea behind Green Bay's unexpected trick play to start Sunday's game against the Bears. The call added an early spark for the offense in the rivalry matchup, and Kraft shared insight into how the play came together ahead of kickoff.
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After the Packers' 31-7 rout of the Bears, tight end Tucker Kraft credited coach Matt LaFleur's game plan for dismantling Ben Johnson's defense. The lopsided win also gave LaFleur the upper hand in the postgame handshake with his Chicago counterpart, adding another chapter to their coaching rivalry at Lambeau Field.
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Tucker Kraft has pointed to Green Bay's offensive struggles ahead of facing Chicago, with the Packers ranking last in the league in rushing yards and 28th in scoring at 18.3 points per game. The issues add pressure on the offense to find rhythm before the Bears matchup.
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Tucker Kraft acknowledged that his recent dropped passes stem from pressing too hard as he continues working back from last season's torn ACL. The Packers tight end is still regaining his usual form, and his drops have become a point of focus as he looks to settle back into a rhythm.
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Hunter Henry, Kenyon Sadiq, Pat Freiermuth, Dalton Schultz, Tyler Warren, Michael Mayer, Sam LaPorta and Tyler Higbee were all featured in Week 5 fantasy football start/sit analysis. Each tight end's matchup and recent usage were weighed to help fantasy managers decide who to trust in their lineups this week.
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Tucker Kraft in our articles
- Game previewNFL Week 5: Chicago Bears (3-1) vs. Green Bay Packers (2-2) Game Preview, Injury Report and Predictions
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