Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers starters are hitting the field again this Friday night against the Broncos. Head coach Matt LaFleur confirmed in a press conference Tuesday that the first unit is slated to play, likely getting at least another drive in the preseason tilt.
Another Drive for the Starters
We saw the Packers’ starters in their preseason opener against Pittsburgh last week, and they’re not done yet. Love and the first unit only got nine plays in that first outing, which ended in a field goal. Getting more reps is huge, especially for a QB still finding his rhythm with the guys around him. Every snap counts when you are prepping for the grind of the regular season.
Why This Week Matters So Much
LaFleur noted that the starters are probably not playing in the preseason finale. Why? They’ve got a joint practice with the Cardinals scheduled for next week. That means this Friday’s game against Denver is likely their last real game action before Week 1. They gotta make these snaps count, iron out any kinks, and build some genuine game-speed chemistry.
Kickoff for the Packers and Broncos is set for 9 p.m. ET on Friday. It’s their final chance to get some live game reps, so you know they’ll be looking to make a statement before the real battles begin.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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