Packers's LaFleur gave an insane comment on K Carlson

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur. Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Packers HC Matt LaFleur gave an insane comment on K Anders Carlson

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Renzo Pocholo Salao | Last updated 1/21/24

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur may have lost faith in the football gods after his team’s 24-21 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

The Packers had the fans at Levi’s Stadium bracing for an upset over the hometown 49ers for most of the divisional round clash.

Green Bay was in control with a 21-14 lead heading into the fourth quarter. But the game turned on its head when Packers kicker Anders Carlson missed a 41-yard field goal attempt with over six minutes left.

Following the missed kick, FOX reporter Tom Rinaldi shared a comment LaFleur made about Carlson prior to the game. The Packers coach admitted that he’s been seeking help from a higher power to help his struggling rookie kicker.

INSANE… #Packers HC Matt LaFleur talking about his kicker Anders Carlson

“WHEN HE GOES OUT THERE, I JUST PRAY”

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LaFleur’s prayers apparently went unanswered.

A successful kick from Carlson would have given Green Bay a 24-17 lead late. Instead, the Packers converted on a go-ahead touchdown to secure their spot in the NFC Championship game.

The 49ers were also able to put an end a rather jarring Kyle Shanahan streak. Despite the divine pleas from coach LaFleur, his Niners counterpart simply had the football gods’ favor.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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