When the Green Bay Packers brought in a new kicker, the inevitable question followed: Can he handle the cold?

Trey Smack, fresh off kicking in Florida's balmy conditions, now faces the challenge of Lambeau Field's notorious winter weather. But Packers special teams coordinator Cam Achord isn't losing any sleep over it.

"For me, personally, I think there's more made of it than it is," Achord said, brushing off concerns about cold-weather kicking. He pointed to Packers legends Ryan Longwell (Oregon/Cal) and Mason Crosby (Texas/Colorado) as proof that kickers from warmer climates can thrive in Green Bay's chill.

The numbers back him up. Over the past decade, NFL kickers have converted 83.96% of field goals in outdoor games with kickoff temperatures above 36°F. In games below 35°F? The rate dips only slightly to 83.55%.

At Lambeau Field, the stats are even more surprising. In warmer games, kickers convert at 81.55%, but in the cold—below 36°F at kickoff—that number jumps to 86.32%.

This isn't about ability; it's about strategy. Teams playing in the cold understand the conditions limit distance, so they adjust their play-calling accordingly. They're not asking kickers to attempt 55-yarders in a snowstorm—they're setting them up for success from manageable ranges.

So, should you worry about Trey Smack and the cold? The data says no. Smart game management and proven talent matter far more than the temperature on the thermometer.