GREEN BAY — The fact that Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur called kicker Brandon McManus’ right quadriceps injury a “major concern” on Thursday came as a surprise to at least one person inside 1265 Lombardi Avenue.

Brandon McManus.

“He didn’t speak to me about that,” McManus said after practice. “He has his own thesaurus/encyclopedia to describe injuries.”

Although LaFleur, who in fairness was speaking before practice, said the Packers “will have a plan ready to go” if McManus isn’t able to kick in Sunday’s matchup between the Packers (2-1-1) and Cincinnati Bengals (2-3) at Lambeau Field, McManus doesn’t think such a backup plan will be necessary.

“I feel a lot better today. I do,” he said. “I plan on playing, yes.”

McManus said he felt the injury during Wednesday’s practice,

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