GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Packers will open their preseason Saturday evening in opposition to the New York Jets at Lambeau Field.
This is the primary time the Packers have opened the preseason at dwelling since 2021. It’s the third straight 12 months they’re opening in opposition to an AFC staff.
Here are three things to watch throughout this sport:
Starting jobs
As a playoff staff final 12 months, the Packers haven’t got many beginning jobs up for grabs. Wide receiver is an space of focus. First spherical draft choose Matthew Golden has been spectacular in camp. Christian Watson is out and recovering from an ACL damage.
On the offensive line, left deal with and proper guard options competitors. As far because the protection, there’s a variety of jockeying for positions in totally different schemes.
Aaron Glenn will get his probability
Former Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn is the Jets new head coach. Glenn truly began his taking part in profession with the Jets in 1994 and former Jets coach Bill Parcells is now one in all Glenn’s mentors.
The Jets have not made the playoffs since 2010. That’s the longest present drought in the NFL. The Jets have not received their division in 23 years.
Counting on Justin Fields
Former Bears quarterback Justin Fields is predicted to be the Jets’ beginning quarterback.
Fields hasn’t had an amazing camp, however he definitely provides extra mobility than the Jets quarterback final 12 months, Aaron Rodgers. The Jets offense additionally consists of former Badgers operating again from Fond du Lac, Braelon Allen. Former Wisconsin heart Joe Tippman is competing with former Packer Josh Myers for the beginning job. Former Packer receiver Allen Lazard and edge rusher Will McDonald from Waukesha North High School additionally play for the Jets.
Next week, the Packers can have a joint observe and preseason sport in opposition to the Colts in Indianapolis.