3 winners (and 2 losers) for Packers in preseason win over Seahawks

Which players impressed in the Packers' preseason finale?
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Winner: Anders Carlson

The Packers have stuck with rookie kicker Anders Carlson all summer despite his inconsistent play. He made sure to end the preseason on a positive note, again showing off his power on field goals.

He had one kick blocked, but this was no fault of his own. Carlson made his other three kicks, including a powerful conversion from 57 yards.

Carlson has the leg to make any kick. He must improve his consistency to become the Packers' long-term replacement for Mason Crosby, but Carlson put in a good performance against the Seahawks, and it seems he will have the job for the start of the regular season.

Loser: Yosh Nijman

Second-year Rasheed Walker has been earning reps ahead of Yosh Nijman on the practice field, and Saturday's preseason game just about confirms that Walker has moved ahead of Nijman on the depth chart.

With David Bakhtiari sitting out of the game, it was Walker starting at left tackle and not Nijman.

Nijman was set to compete with Zach Tom at right tackle entering training camp, but Tom remained ahead all summer. Now, Nijman doesn't appear to be the main backup at tackle.

Is this a sign the Packers are considering trading Nijman? Time will tell.

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