Packers vs. Broncos: What to watch for

DENVER – Two days after working towards with the Broncos in Denver, the Packers will play their second preseason recreation of 2024 towards them Sunday evening.

This is what to look at for.

Reserve QBs take middle stage: With the beginning models getting the majority of the work within the joint observe, they are not anticipated to play within the recreation. Which means Sean Clifford will begin at QB for the Packers, with Michael Pratt following shortly behind.

Head Coach Matt LaFleur did not absolutely disclose the plan for a way the QB snaps can be divvied up, however Pratt was given some reps with the second-team offense in observe this previous week and may get that chance once more through the recreation. It stays to be seen whether or not Clifford and Pratt aren’t simply competing to be Jordan Love’s prime backup, but in addition competing for only one spot on the roster. It is attainable. Or the Packers may hold three quarterbacks. Both means, their recreation performances matter tremendously.

Who can shine once more?: In terms of younger gamers making a splash within the preseason, the query at all times lingering is whether or not a powerful efficiency was a one-off, or can or not it’s repeated?

Operating again Emanuel Wilson has shined a number of instances within the preseason now, and he might be in for lots of labor with operating backs MarShawn Lloyd and Jarveon Howard each injured.

Receiver Grant DuBose was an enormous star final week in Cleveland with 5 catches for 66 yards and can look to do it once more. Similar with rookie security Evan Williams, who had a half dozen tackles and a compelled fumble in simply 23 snaps vs. the Browns. Each of these gamers have carried over sturdy work on the observe area into the video games, and can look to stick with it.

On the offensive line, Sean Rhyan and rookie Jacob Monk each had strong video games every week in the past and hope to proceed their optimistic momentum. Each linemen have been working at guard and middle with numerous models.

On the bounce-back facet of issues, receiver Bo Melton had a few dropped passes in Cleveland and can push to get again on observe in that heated competitors at his place.

Linebacker shuffle: Second-round rookie Edgerrin Cooper has but to return from a hip damage, and Quay Walker possible will not play. Whether or not veterans Isaiah McDuffie and/or Eric Wilson would play is not clear.

Third-round rookie Ty’Ron Hoppermissed a while with an ankle damage however was again in 11-on-11 work within the joint observe in Denver. If he will get cleared to play, this might be an enormous alternative for him.

Similar for special-teams standout Kristian Welch, who may get a whole lot of snaps at linebacker as he goals to lock down a roster spot. Or possibly an undrafted rookie like Ralen Goforth, who has taken some reps additional up the depth chart with all of the damage shuffling occurring, makes his bid with an extended look.