It was a tough night for the Green Bay Packers, but hold your breath. The team decided to sit 31 players — most of their starters and some injured pieces —, and the result was a 27-2 (!) loss to the Denver Broncos in the second preseason game . Head coach Matt LaFleur wasn't happy with the team's performance.
"We're just busting a lot of simple things," LaFleur said during halftime. "A lot of Day 1 installs. It's just disappointing.
" But, for the most part, it was a game where the Packers could only expect to evaluate individual pieces, which is the ultimate goal of these exhibitions. And there was good and bad outcomes in that regard. Stock up AJ Dillon It's fitting that we have to mention a player who did not participate in the game in the stock up, as the running back was among the 31 inactive players for Green Bay.
If there was any doubt about his situation on the team, Dillon would be on the field. But he is slated to make the 53-man roster, and the fact that he didn't play in Denver is a clear indication of how the coaching staff values him, even though his performance against the Cleveland Browns last week raised fair questions about his role. Evan Williams In the Broncos first offensive drive, it seemed like Bo Nix had thrown a touchdown pass.
But the rookie quarterback crossed the line of scrimmage, and you could see how smart safety Evan Williams was. When Nix was nearly crossing the line, Williams ran in the quarterback's direction to avoid a run, which prompte.