**Brandon McManus' Late Heroics Secure Packers' Thrilling 24-22 Victory Over Texans**

In a dramatic debut for newly-signed kicker Brandon McManus, the Green Bay Packers clinched a nail-biting 24-22 win against the Houston Texans at Lambeau Field on Sunday, thanks to McManus' 45-yard field goal as time expired. This victory boosted the Packers' record to 5-2 while the Texans also fell to 5-2.

The game was a seesaw battle, with Green Bay struggling early due to turnovers. The Packers committed three turnovers in the first half, including two interceptions and a fumbled punt return, leaving them behind 19-14 at halftime. Despite the rocky start, Green Bay scored on its first drive of the second half and then engaged in a series of punts with Houston, indicating a tight defensive contest.

Houston grabbed a 22-21 lead with 1:44 left in the game after a 35-yard field goal. However, Green Bay retaliated with a final drive starting from their own 30-yard line. Key completions to tight end Tucker Kraft and wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks pushed the ball to midfield, followed by a slant to wide receiver Romeo Doubs that advanced them to the Houston 37-yard line. A critical offside penalty on Texans' defensive end Will Anderson Jr. moved the ball to the 32, and another pass to Doubs set up McManus' game-winning kick with three seconds remaining.

Packers quarterback Jordan Love completed 24-of-33 passes for 220 yards, throwing three touchdowns but also two interceptions, ending with a passer rating of 95.5. Romeo Doubs stood out with eight receptions for 95 yards, while Wicks, Kraft, and running back Josh Jacobs each caught touchdown passes. Jacobs also contributed 76 rushing yards on 12 carries.

On the Texans' side, quarterback C.J. Stroud had a tough outing, completing only 10-of-21 passes for 86 yards and a passer rating of 58.8. Running back Joe Mixon was the standout performer for Houston, rushing for 115 yards and two touchdowns on 25 carries. Wide receiver Stefon Diggs was held to five catches for a mere 23 yards.

The first quarter saw Houston leading 3-0 after a 23-yard field goal by Kai Fairbairn, following an interception by Texans linebacker Neville Hewitt. Green Bay went ahead 7-3 in the second quarter with a 14-yard touchdown pass from Love to Kraft. However, Houston quickly regained the lead with Mixon scoring a three-yard touchdown. The Packers briefly led again with a 30-yard TD pass to Wicks before the Texans took a 19-14 lead into halftime after another Mixon touchdown run.

In the third quarter, Green Bay's defense stepped up, forcing the Texans into a three-and-out. Jacobs then capped a successful Packers drive with his first career receiving touchdown, putting Green Bay up 21-19. The fourth quarter was dominated by defensive plays and punts until the final dramatic minutes when McManus secured the win for Green Bay.

The Packers' defense was instrumental throughout, with key contributions including sacks from Xavier McKinney and Eric Wilson, as well as a forced field goal attempt from Houston after a timely blitz. Meanwhile, Green Bay's special teams, particularly the punting of Daniel Whelan, played a crucial role in managing field position.

With this victory, the Packers demonstrated resilience and clutch performance under pressure, showcasing their potential as the season progresses.