Packers Preseason: Lessons from the Field | Green Bay Packers News

Green Bay’s preseason opener was less about wins and more about development—starters got reps, backups dominated the field, and health was a win. Rookie kicker Trey Smack lit up the scoreboard with three perfect kicks, including a 58-yarder, while the pass rush showed promise with early sacks from Van Ness and Cox Jr. But not all was glowing: Keisean Nixon drew criticism for a missed tackle, Tyrod Taylor struggled, and Kyle McCord looked poised to lock in as QB3. MarShawn Lloyd flashed explosiveness but the line couldn’t open holes, averaging just 2.6 yards per carry. Receivers Neyor and Sturdivant showed flashes, but may not crack the deep group. Anthony Campbell and Mark Perry both exited with injuries—fingers crossed they’re minor. The defense allowed big passing numbers, raising alarms about secondary depth. A mixed bag, but the real story? Who’s stepping up—and who’s still learning. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0678f32633465452