The Green Bay Packers got a strong first half against the Dallas Cowboys, but the mood shifted when Tucker Kraft came up hurt.
Kraft was spotted limping toward the bench after taking a hit to the knee while running out of bounds. The severity of the injury wasn’t immediately clear, and more information was expected after halftime. Green Bay’s hope is that Kraft can get back in the game, especially after he returned this season from a torn ACL last year.
Through six weeks, Kraft has already put together a solid start, posting 212 yards and a touchdown. He has been a steady piece of the Packers’ passing attack, and his presence matters even more with Jordan Love leading the offense.
If Kraft is able to return, it would give Green Bay a major boost. That matters in a game where Matthew Golden is already making his mark. Golden scored the Packers’ first touchdown against Dallas, and Love had plenty of praise for the rookie before kickoff.
“He's making contested catches. That's an area that everybody's talking about: Growth.
He's been making huge strides in that area. I think he's a consistent player for us right now.
He's in the right spots, both in the passing game and running game. He knows what to do.
He's been consistent for a while. He's a smart guy,” Love said.
Should Kraft be unable to finish against the Cowboys, Green Bay will need Golden and the rest of the receiving group to carry more of the load.
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