Packers roundup: Positional battles to watch vs. Raiders
A roundup of the latest Green Bay Packers articles for Wednesday, August 21.
Welcome to the Packers News Report.
Green Bay continues its preseason tomorrow night in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada in its third game against the Oakland Raiders. The question is whether Aaron Rodgers will be playing for the first time in preseason. We might not find out until game time.
In the Packers News Report today: three players who increased their stock in the opening two preseason games, five positional battles to watch against Oakland, and three things we could see in tomorrow night’s game.
Also, NFL Spin Zone has some fantasy football advice with five breakout candidates for the 2019 season.
News and notes from around FanSided
Three Green Bay Packers who increased their stock in preseason (Lombardi Ave)
I wrote about three players who have increased their stock and improved their roster chances at the halfway stage of preseason.
Green Bay Packers v. Raiders: Three things we hope to see (Dairyland Express – Paul Bretl)
Paul Bretl of Dairyland Express writes about three things he hopes to see in tomorrow’s game against the Raiders.
Green Bay Packers vs Oakland Raiders: Five position battles to watch (Dairyland Express – Brian Sampson)
Brian Sampson of Dairyland Express takes a closer look at Thursday’s game with five position battles to watch.
Fantasy Football: Top five breakout candidates for 2019 (NFL Spin Zone – Nicholas Amadruto)
Nicholas Amadruto of NFL Spin Zone writes about the top five breakout candidates for fantasy football this season.
More news and notes from around the internet
Mason Crosby holding off strong challenge; Aaron Rodgers a game-time decision (PackersNews.com – Tom Silverstein and Jim Owczarski)
Training camp wrap-up and preseason Game 3 preview (Cheesehead TV – Maggie Loney)
Alex Light showing ‘flashes’ as Packers’ swing tackle (Packers.com – Wes Hodkiewicz)
Handicapping Packers WR competition with two preseason games to go (Packers Wire – Zach Kruse)
Rodgers returns to practice; Thu. start uncertain (ESPN – Rob Demovsky)
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We hope you enjoyed this edition of the Packers News Report.