Packers News: Roster review entering third preseason game
A roundup of the latest Green Bay Packers articles for Friday, August 24.
Good morning and welcome to the Packers News Report. Happy gameday! Tonight, the Green Bay Packers take on the Oakland Raiders in their third preseason game.
How many of the starters will be in action tonight? Will anyone on the roster bubble make a strong case for a spot on the 53-man roster? There are a number of reasons to watch tonight’s game.
We’re just 16 days away from the regular season opener against the Chicago Bears, and under two weeks away from the opening game of the season between the Philadelphia Eagles and Atlanta Falcons.
So let’s get started. Here’s a roundup of the latest articles from around the internet.
News and notes from around FanSided
Reviewing the roster midway through preseason (Lombardi Ave)
Lombardi Ave’s Ryan Sanville put together an excellent, detailed look at Green Bay’s roster after two preseason games. He focuses on the top positional battles, and what to expect at various positions ahead of the new season. A must read.
Fantasy Football: Jamaal Williams’ stock is rising (Lombardi Ave)
Mike McCarthy had high praise for second-year running back Jamaal Williams. With Williams set to begin the season as the starting running back, his stock is rising in fantasy football, and he is a player to target in fantasy drafts.
Packers vs. Raiders: Five bold predictions for third preseason game (Dairyland Express – Mike Wendlandt)
Mike Wendlandt of Dairyland Express makes five bold predictions for tonight’s preseason game against the Oakland Raiders.
More news and notes from around the internet
Geronimo Allison should break out in 2018, but not as a red zone target (Acme Packing Company – Evan “Tex” Western)
Expect Packers rookie Jaire Alexander to field punts against Raiders (Packers Wire – Joe Kipp)
No, the Packers aren’t actively shopping Randall Cobb (Cheesehead TV – Tim Backes)
Packers’ season could hinge on health of two tackles (PackersNews.com – Tom Silverstein)
Four reasons why Randall Cobb won’t be traded (247Sports.com – Brian Jones)
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