Packers Preseason Reveals Key Battles | NFL News

Packers’ preseason loss to the Steelers was overshadowed by defensive lapses and a promising quarterback battle — Keisean Nixon’s lackluster effort raised red flags, while Benjamin St-Juste’s hustle proved you can’t coach grit. Jordan Love remains starter, but Kyle McCord stole the spotlight with poise in a two-minute drill, hinting at a strong backup future, while Kyron Drones struggled with pocket awareness. Special teams, long a liability, are finally clicking under new leadership, with Trey Smack nailing two 58-yard field goals. The real story? Building for the regular season — effort, depth, and execution will decide who steps up when it matters most. 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/cc29f085b9b00af8