Tucker Kraft reveals why Packers opener against the Vikings feels like a home game
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After missing time because of injury, Tucker Kraft is set to return to the field for the Green Bay Packers in Week 1. The tight end had a breakout campaign in 2025 before his season ended prematurely, and he will now get a chance to resume that momentum against the Minnesota Vikings.
Minnesota will give Kraft a chance to play in front of plenty of familiar faces. The Packers tight end said many of his family members and personal supporters live in the area, making the Week 1 matchup feel somewhat like a home game. Kraft shared his thoughts on returning to Minnesota, per Vince Lovergine.
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#Packers Tucker Kraft on going to Minnesota and being in that environment:
"It's like a home game for me with family and friends. Soaking it in the first time them doing the Skol and Kirk (Cousins) has his shirt off with his kid is banging the drum."#GoPackGopic.twitter.com/KrliZkVzGU
— Vince Lovergine (@Vince_Lovergine) September 8, 2026
“I’m excited to get back to Minnesota, because for me it’s kind of like a home game,” commented the Packers tight end.
Tucker Kraft with the Green Bay Packers
Oct 12, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Packers tight end Tucker Kraft (85) celebrates a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-Imagn ImagesKraft has already seen plenty of success at U.S. Bank Stadium. In two career games there, the Packers tight end has recorded nine catches for 101 yards and a touchdown. His first visit came as a rookie, when he caught all six of his targets for 48 yards in a Green Bay win. He returned the following season and finished with two catches for 53 yards, including his first touchdown in Minnesota, although the Packers ultimately fell to the Vikings.
“It’s a short drive for a lot of my personal fans, followers and family. Just getting an opportunity to play in an atmosphere like that. The Banks is a real fun place to play in. I remember as a rookie, soaking it in the first time. Them doing the Skol and Kirk (Cousins) has his shirt off while his kid is banging the drum.”
Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft (85) celebrates a touchdown against the Washington Commanders on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers defeated the Commanders 27-18.Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
An ACL tear cut Kraft’s 2025 season short and kept him out of the Packers’ trip to Minnesota. Before the injury, however, he was putting together the best season of his young career. Kraft recorded 32 catches for 489 yards and six touchdowns through his first eight games.
Kraft is set to make his return in a hostile environment, but he will have plenty of familiar faces there to support him.
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