Packers News: Who to watch in preseason opener

CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 12: Kendall Wright #13 of the Chicago Bears is hit by Kevin King #20 of the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on November 12, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The Packers defeated the Bears 23-16. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 12: Kendall Wright #13 of the Chicago Bears is hit by Kevin King #20 of the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on November 12, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The Packers defeated the Bears 23-16. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /
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A roundup of the latest Green Bay Packers articles for Thursday, August 9.

Good morning and welcome to the Packers News Report.

The countdown to Green Bay Packers football reaches zero. Tonight, the team returns to the field for the preseason opener against the Tennessee Titans. It kicks off at Lambeau Field at 7 p.m. CT.

We have you covered here at Lombardi Ave with plenty of preseason content, including five things to watch against the Titans.

Exactly one month — or 31 days — away from the regular season opener, it’s time to get excited for the new season.

And for the first time this season, let’s begin the game day edition of the Packers News Report. Here’s a roundup of the latest articles from around the internet.

News and notes from around FanSided

Five players to watch in Green Bay’s preseason opener (Lombardi Ave)

With preseason getting underway tonight, Lombardi Ave’s Evan Siegel takes a look at the top five players to watch against the Tennessee Titans.

Five predictions for preseason game versus Tennessee Titans (Dairyland Express – Brian Sampson)

What can we expect to see in tonight’s game? Brian Sampson of Dairyland Express makes five predictions for the preseason opener.

NFL power rankings countdown No. 16: Kansas City Chiefs (Lombardi Ave)

Up next in Keegan Jackish’s NFL power rankings countdown is the Kansas City Chiefs. Check out his full preview of the Chiefs this season, including their offense, defense and coaching staff.

More news and notes from around the internet

Mike Pettine explains why he will call games in the booth (Packers Wire – Jack Wepfer)

Jake Kumerow: D-III to NFL with help from cousin Joey (Bosa) (ESPN – Rob Demovsky)

Backup quarterback reps in the preseason will be vital for the Packers (Cheesehead TV – Ryan Brunner)

Commissioner Rodgers? Packers quarterback has some ideas (PackersNews.com – Aaron Nagler)

Blue 58 podcast, Episode 93 – Here is the 2018 Packers Roster (The Power Sweep – Jon Meerdink)

NFC North Fantasy Football Preview: Vikings players to consider drafting (Acme Packing Company – Jordan E. Smith)

Next. Packers 53-man roster predictions. dark

We hope you enjoyed this edition of the Packers News Report.