Why CB Carrington Valentine Struggled vs. Lions Despite Packers' Victory

In Green Bay Packers' emotional win over the Detroit Lions in Week 12 of the 2025 NFL season, fans had every reason to celebrate. Jordan Love and the offense lit up the field. But not everyone brought their A game. One name drew major heat after the game. Cornerback Carrington Valentine.

Valentine, tasked with a key role in the secondary, turned out to be the weakest link on defense:

• Overall PFF Grade: 30.7 (worst on the team)

The poor performance was obvious. But what raised eyebrows even more was the rumored reason behind it. Valentine is reportedly dating Serena Hale, a well-known diehard Packers fan and model.

Who is Serena Hale, the woman allegedly stealing the CB’s focus?

Serena, 28, is a freelance model originally from Green Bay, now based in Chicago. She is known for her stunning looks, tall build, blonde hair, blue eyes and athletic figure. She has a strong presence on social media with the hashtag PackersPassionSerena. She often posts photos of herself wearing Packers jerseys, game-day outfits or sporty photo shoot looks.

According to fan community sources, Valentine and Serena were spotted having dinner together after the win against the Chargers. In some of Serena’s recent Instagram stories, observant fans noticed a man with tattoos identical to those of Carrington Valentine. Coincidence? Maybe not.

She has called the Packers her second family and frequently travels back to Lambeau Field, even in freezing weather, to support the team. Her passion has even landed her modeling deals with local sponsors tied to the Packers.

Final Thought: Packers win, but is their CB losing focus?

Fans are now asking the hard question. Is Valentine trading focus and discipline for romance? In a team built on tradition and toughness, letting personal distractions impact on-field performance is a major red flag.

One fan bluntly posted on X
"I love Serena, but if she’s the reason Carrington forgot how to tackle, maybe it’s time she headed back to the stands"

Should the Packers step in and remind their young corner to stay locked in? Or is this all just harmless off-field buzz? Either way, the Valentine and Serena story is now the hottest topic in Green Bay.