Green Bay finally got the real deal they’ve been talking about! Running back MarShawn Lloyd flashed his immense receiving potential Friday night with an 11-yard touchdown catch in their preseason win against the Denver Broncos. It’s been a long wait, but the Packers finally saw exactly what they drafted him for.
The Play That Proves It
This wasn’t just any score. Lloyd, who hadn’t hit paydirt in a live game since November 2023 while at USC, kicked off the Packers’ opening drive with a total bang. On a 3rd-and-3 from inside the red zone, he ran a choice route from the backfield, completely faking out the defender. He leaned outside, then cut back inside, making it an easy pitch-and-catch with Jordan Love for the touchdown. That quickness and dynamic movement? The linebacker in coverage had zero chance to recover once Lloyd put his foot in the ground. Seriously, against man coverage, running backs often go 1-on-1 with linebackers, and Lloyd just showed everyone why that’s a massive advantage for him.
From Potential to Production
Since drafting him in 2024, Green Bay’s leaders have consistently hyped Lloyd as a dynamic weapon in the passing game. But injuries and pure bad luck have kept him to just one regular season appearance in two years, limiting his impact big time. Now, finally healthy and absolutely cruising through training camp without any soft tissue worries, Lloyd looks ready to make good on that promise. In an offense with field-stretching speed from guys like Christian Watson and Matthew Golden, Lloyd can absolutely become a huge weapon on checkdowns and those manufactured touches. He’s poised to give Jordan Love another fantastic option, not unlike what Tucker Kraft brings.
This touchdown means more than just preseason points. It’s a huge indicator that Lloyd is poised to finally unleash that game-breaking receiving talent he’s got. Keep your eyes peeled, because a healthy MarShawn Lloyd could be a massive piece for Green Bay’s offense this season.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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