Packers News: Who to watch in Week 3 vs. Washington

OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 24: Jaire Alexander #23 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates after he intercepts a pass against the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter of an NFL preseason football game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on August 24, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 24: Jaire Alexander #23 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates after he intercepts a pass against the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter of an NFL preseason football game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on August 24, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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A roundup of the latest Green Bay Packers articles for Saturday, September 22.

Good morning and welcome to the Packers News Report. The weekend is here, which means it’s almost time for Green Bay Packers football once again. Today the team will finalize its preparations for tomorrow’s game against Washington.

In today’s TT Report, five players to watch in Week 3 against Washington, why Oren Burks and Josh Jackson will have important roles to play in the game, and more.

So let’s get started. Here’s a roundup of the latest articles from around the internet.

News and notes from around FanSided

Five players to watch vs. Washington in Week 3 (Lombardi Ave)

Lombardi Ave’s Jesse Fry takes a look at the top five players to watch for Green Bay against Washington this Sunday.

Linebacker Oren Burks, cornerback Josh Jackson key to defensive success against Washington (Lombardi Ave)

Third-round pick Oren Burks is set to make his NFL debut on Sunday, and as Lombardi Ave’s Paul Bretl writes, he’ll have an important role to play on defense, as well as second-round pick Josh Jackson.

Five matchups to watch in Green Bay vs. Washington in Week 3 (Dairyland Express – Gage Bridgford)

Gage Bridgford of Dairyland Express looks at the top five matchups to watch in tomorrow’s game against Washington.

More news and notes from around the internet

After missing on Khalil Mack, Packers should upgrade defense by targeting Earl Thomas (PackersNews.com – Pete Dougherty)

Preview and prediction for Green Bay-Washington (Cheesehead TV – Aaron Nagler)

LB Clay Matthews not fined for roughing the passer penalty (ESPN – Rob Demovsky)

Kentrell Brice highlights perils of playing safety in today’s NFL (Packers Wire – Zach Kruse)

How Oren Burks helps the Packers defense (The Power Sweep – Jon Meerdink)

Packers vs. Washington Q&A: Personnel moves have transformed Washington’s offense (Acme Packing Company – Jason B. Hirschhorn)

Packers’ confidence growing in Jaire Alexander, Josh Jackson (Packers.com – Wes Hodkiewicz)

Graham contributing, regardless of whether he’s catching passes (247Sports.com – Bill Huber)

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