Packers special teams is the talk of the first half vs. the Dolphins as social media reacts to Keisean Nixon and failed fake punt attempt
Oh, those Packers special teams.
There was the good: Keisean Nixon's 93-yard kickoff return early in the Christmas Day game after the Dolphins took the lead on a field goal (the Packers couldn't capitalize, however, and had to settle for a field goal of their own).
But then there was the bad: The Packers tried a fake punt at their own 20-yard line on a fourth-and-2 while trailing 17-10 in the second quarter. Dallin Leavitt was stuffed after taking the snap. It led to another Dolphins field goal. On the team's previous possession the Packers also failed to convert a fourth-and-2 play.
To make matters worse, Nixon injured his groin in the first half and is questionable to return. Romeo Doubs took over kickoff duties late in the second quarter after the Dolphins took a 20-10 lead.
Keisean Nixon is questionable to return because of a groin injury. The groin kept him limited at practice this week. Less than ideal.
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) December 25, 2022
Social media took note of all that occurred in the first half with the team's special teams.
The Packers' fourth down attempts are the gifts that keep on giving ... back 🎁
This time, a failed fake punt gives the Dolphins excellent field position.
🎥 @NFLpic.twitter.com/pFuGAvrY9B— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) December 25, 2022
The Packers trying to decide whether to throw a 60-yard pass on 4th and short or fake the punt: pic.twitter.com/ONvdDfKpKn
— FanDuel (@FanDuel) December 25, 2022
Packers Fake Punt gets SNUFFED out. Infuriating
— IKE Packers Podcast (@IKE_Packers) December 25, 2022
Are @CoachMLaFleur and the ST coach drunk? #GoPackGo https://t.co/MFxa2EXpao
— Nathan Baliva (@nbaliva) December 25, 2022
— Shaun Meulemans (@Meules37) December 25, 2022
Matt LaFleur calls a fake punt deep in #packers territory….#GoPackGo #GBvsMIA pic.twitter.com/EdPjQarJUh
— Chetan Rakieten (@chetanrakieten) December 25, 2022
.@packers attempted a fake punt on 4th and 2 on their own 20. It failed. Yeesh. #GBvsMIA pic.twitter.com/xKipTiiUTs
— Steven Tonthat (@Steventonthat) December 25, 2022
https://t.co/TEX2L7Jcsg pic.twitter.com/OtsnSRR0ge
— kevin wn🏜, Essegian superfan (@nilkswadler) December 25, 2022
Nixon’s hurt. #Packers game appears to be sponsored by The Grinch & Ebenezer Scrooge this Christmas. #GBvsMIA pic.twitter.com/j82gxSjyuG
— Jennifer (@Draven1683) December 25, 2022
There is no Santa. https://t.co/knzz17CYPB
— Jacob Westendorf (@JacobWestendorf) December 25, 2022
pic.twitter.com/tWqmRgKsEp https://t.co/M9y5CvTMQz
— CheeseheadTV 🧀 (@cheeseheadtv) December 25, 2022
Keisean Nixon is a PROBLEM! Packers tie it up with a field goal. #GoPackGo
📺 FOX
pic.twitter.com/lKIxFgqkEc— Bally Sports Wisconsin (@BallySportWI) December 25, 2022
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