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Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft felt invincible during the team’s win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night, improving to 5-1-1 on the season.
Kraft had seven receptions for 143 yards and two touchdowns in the 35-25 victory. After returning to his bench following a touchdown, Kraft was seen without a helmet and headbutting offensive lineman Sean Ryhan.
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Green Bay Packers’ Tucker Kraft runs for a score after catching a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
“Have you ever seen the movie ‘The Program’?” he said in response to NBC’s Melissa Stark’s question about the headbutt. “That’s Vlad. That’s just the mentality. That’s what we do.”
Stark responded, “Ouch.”
Kraft has become one of the Packers’ best receivers. He leads the team with 30 receptions for 469 yards and six touchdowns. He is second in goals behind Romeo Doubs. Kraft has 41 on the season and Doubs has 42.
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Green Bay Packers’ Tucker Kraft reaches the end zone for a touchdown reception during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
Green Bay selected Kraft in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft out of South Dakota State. The Timber Lake, South Dakota native has only improved since his rookie year. Last year, he had 50 receptions for 707 yards and seven touchdowns. He’s on pace to surpass those career highs this season.
Kraft shouted out to his family and friends in his hometown. The “Sunday Night Football” broadcast showed the city’s residents crowded into the only bar to watch the Packers take on the Steelers.
Green Bay Packers’ Tucker Kraft runs after a catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
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“I’m so grateful. Everything they do for me behind the scenes. I don’t have words to express what I feel right now. It’s just immense gratitude. We have to keep pushing. We have to keep racking up these wins,” he said.
“Timber Lake, I love you. Thank you guys so much.”
