The Green Bay Packers didn’t have an NFL-level kicker.\

Brandon McManus didn’t have a home.

For the last two months, this surprise marriage has been one giant honeymoon.

Now, the question is can they stay hitched in 2025 — and beyond.

McManus, the Packers’ standout kicker who signed with Green Bay on Oct. 16, has made 14-of-15 field goals (93.3%) and ranks fourth in the NFL in accuracy. McManus has also made all 23 of his extra points, meaning he’s a sensational 97.4% on all kicks (37-of-38).

McManus will become a free agent at the end of the year, though. And while it seems like this has been an ideal match for both parties, there are never any guarantees when free agency arrives.

“I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it here,” McManus said. “This place is so nostalgic. I’ve really enjoyed being here and being a part of this tradition here and it’s been great.

“But when it comes to free agency and stuff like that, a lot of it is out of my control. So we’ll have to see what happens.”

What’s happened since McManus signed has been a godsend for Green Bay.

After the Packers moved on from Mason Crosby following the 2022 season, Anders Carlson missed more kicks than anyone in football in 2023. Then Brayden Narveson was just 12-of-17 (70.6%) the first six weeks of 2024 before he was waived.

McManus has brought stability back to what had been the weakest spot on the roster and is a big reason Green Bay is 10-4 heading into its Monday night game with New Orleans (5-9).

McManus made game-winning field goals against both Houston and Jacksonville in his first two games as a Packer. He’s made his last nine field goals.

And overall, McManus is on pace for the second-highest field goal percentage in team history. Only Crosby — who made all 16 of his field goals in 2020 — had a better year percentage-wise.

“I’m glad he’s here,” Packers special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia said recently. “He’s making us all better all the time, and I believe he’s got a lot of football left to him.”

The question is will that good football be in Green Bay or not?

The 33-year-old McManus could be the biggest fish in the free agent kicking pond this offseason. The rest of the group currently includes Tennessee’s Nick Folk and Arizona’s Matt Prater, who are both 40, Carolina’s Eddie Pineiro (88.6% career), New England’s Joey Slye (81.4% career) and Detroit’s Michael Badgley, who spent the 2024 season on injured reserve.

There are 10 kickers currently making more than $5 million a year, and it might take a deal in that range to keep McManus in Green Bay.

During a lengthy interview last week, McManus talked repeatedly about being “appreciative” for Green Bay signing him. He was also asked if that meant he’d give the Packers the first shot to sign him.

“I appreciate the question,” McManus said. “But right now, I’m really focused on this year. I was very appreciative of Green Bay giving me a chance here, giving me a chance to come back and play. Obviously, the first two games were cool. The locker room is one of the coolest places in the world.

“I got the chance to meet all these guys and play for one another. So, you know, I haven’t been back to the playoffs since I won the Super Bowl in 2015, so that’s really what I’m focused on and what I want to do and help this team get to where they want to go. When I signed here, I figured I might be a piece that could help them do that. So a couple more games here to help get us to where we want to go.”

McManus, now in his 11th season, has made 81.9% of his career field goals. He’s also made 90.5% of his field goals from inside 50 yards.

Now, in the middle of a banner 2024 campaign, McManus should be in demand this offseason.

At the same time, though, some teams won’t forget that two female flight attendants filed a lawsuit accusing McManus of sexual assault on a flight to London when he played for Jacksonville in 2023. The NFL found insufficient evidence that McManus violated the league’s personal conduct policy, though, which then opened the door for the Packers to sign him.

McManus has been a model citizen and teammate, as well as an elite kicker since arriving in Green Bay. And many of his teammates are hoping McManus will be around the foreseeable future.

“He’s been unbelievable,” defensive tackle Kenny Clark said of McManus. “He’s just given us so much stability at that position. When he comes in, you pretty much know it’s going to be good. I hope he’s here a long time.”

As for McManus, he says it’s just too early to predict.

“It’s a nostalgic place here,” he said. “It’s an honor to play for this organization. I think a lot of people wear that on their sleeve and they want to play well.

“If it works out here, that would be great. But right now, there’s unfinished business here for me the rest of this season.”