Aug 30, 2012; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Alex Green (20) scores a touchdown against Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Tysyn Hartman (46) during the second quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-US PRESSWIRE

As a team, the Packers played well in their 24-3 win over the Kansas City Chiefs tonight.

More importantly, there were several players fighting for jobs who stepped up tonight and not just with a play here and there – but with big plays.

Starting with Tori Gurley’s catch to the two yard line early in the game and right on through the 12-yard touchdown Jarrett Boykin caught from Graham Harrell, there were big plays all night. Even add the sack by Terrell Manning late in the game and it only adds to the personnel drama that’s about the be played out. Manning has been the invisible man – silent all camp until tonight’s sack.

It’s great these players have made their case, but it surely makes cuts by GM Ted Thompson all that more difficult.

Will TT surprise us once again and pull a trade?

How he responds over the next 24 hours will surely be a story – a big story.

Stay tuned.

But in the meantime, here are game stats, courtesy of Sports Illustrated.

Passing

Harrell

#6 QB

CP/AT	YDS	TD	INT
13/15	223	2	0

Rushing

Eachus

#45 RB

ATT	YDS	TD	LG
21	99	0	18

Receiving

Boykin

#11 WR

REC	YDS	TD	LG
5	82	1	21

• Scoring Summary

1st Quarter

Ryan Succop 26 yard field goal, 2:11 Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards in 6:04
Kansas City 3-0

2nd Quarter

Alex Green 2 yard TD run (Mason Crosby extra point is GOOD), 7:33 Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards in 3:22
Green Bay 7-3

Alex Green 17 yard TD pass from Graham Harrell (Mason Crosby extra point is GOOD), 0:50 Drive: 10 plays, 93 yards in 4:37
Green Bay 14-3

3rd Quarter

Jarrett Boykin 12 yard TD pass from Graham Harrell (Mason Crosby extra point is GOOD), 10:12 Drive: 7 plays, 77 yards in 4:48
Green Bay 21-3

4th Quarter

Mason Crosby 37 yard field goal, 14:52 Drive: 8 plays, 42 yards in 4:01
Green Bay 24-3

Chiefs

Kickoff Returns	NO	AVG	TD	LG
Baker	1	42	0	42
Wylie	1	38	0	38
Arenas	1	37	0	37
Draughn	1	34	0	34

Punt Returns	NO	AVG	TD	LG
Wylie	1	10	0	10
Arenas	1	0	0	0

Kicking	FG	LG	XP	PTS
Succop	1/2	26	0/0	0

Punting	NO	AVG	IN 20	LG
Colquitt	4	42.5	4	56

Packers

Kickoff Returns	NO	AVG	TD	LG
Borel	1	23	0	23

Punt Returns	NO	AVG	TD	LG
Borel	2	-0.5	0	0

Kicking	FG	LG	XP	PTS
Crosby	1/1	37	3/3	3

Punting	NO	AVG	IN 20	LG
Masthay	5	41.2	3	49

Clay Matthews relaxes on the sidelines of last year's Family Night.

The countdown to the start of the National Football League season is under way – you can find updates on it just about every hour on the hour on Twitter and Facebook.

But to get to the regular season, all 32 teams, including the Packers, have to make their way through training camp. For the Packers, players will report to Green Bay July 26 and for about a month or so will participate in one of the most highly anticipated training session in America.

The competition for the Packers is going to be fierce, especially on the defensive side of the football. While there are some offensive positions – the line and running back, as well as at wide receiver – that are going to be interesting, it will be the competition on the defensive side of the ball that’s going to garner the most interest.

With all but two picks in April’s NFL Draft going to the defensive side for the Packers, we will focus especially on the defensive line and linebacker. Who comes out on the other side as members of the 53-man roster is anyone’s guess at this point. Things happen. Players come out of nowhere to gain a spot, players get injured and some just don’t have what it takes to be an NFL player.

So, with that in mind, here is a rundown of the complete Packers training camp schedule. If you have time to make the pilgrimage to Green Bay for any of the practices, don’t forget to take in the Packers Hall of Fame and take part in a tour of Lambeau Field. You won’t be disappointed.

The Packers 2012 Training Camp schedule is listed below for fans including preseason games:

• Thursday, July 26- 8:15 A.M.
• Friday, July 27- 8:15 A.M.
• Saturday, July 28- 8:15 A.M.
• Monday, July 30- 8:15 A.M.
• Tuesday, July 31- 8:15 A.M.
• Wednesday, August 1- 8:15 A.M.
• Thursday, August 2- 7:00 P.M.
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• Friday, August 3- 6:30 P.M. (Family Night)
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• Sunday, August 5- 7:00 P.M.
• Monday, August 6- 7:00 P.M.
• Tuesday, August 7- 3:30 P.M.
• Thursday, August 9- 7:00 P.M. (Preseason Game @ San Diego Chargers).
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• Saturday, August 11-  7:00 P.M.
• Sunday, August 12- 7:00 P.M.
• Monday, August 13- 7:00 P.M.
• Tuesday, August 14- 3:30 P.M.
• Thursday, August 16- 7:00 P.M. (Preseason Home Game vs. Cleveland Browns).
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• Sunday, August 19- 11:15 A.M.
• Monday, August 20- 11:15 A.M.
• Tuesday, August 21- 11:00 A.M.
• Thursday, August 23- 6:00 P.M. (Preseason Game @ Cincinnati Bengals).
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• Sunday, August 26- 11:15 A.M.
• Monday, August 27- 11:15 A.M.
• Tuesday, August 28- 11:00 A.M.
• Thursday, August 30- 6:00 P.M. (Preseason Home Game vs. Kansas City Chiefs).