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Updated · Milwaukee Journal Sentinel · Aug 21
Packers Beat Broncos 33-13 as Trey Smack Drills 4 Field Goals
Updated
Updated · Milwaukee Journal Sentinel · Aug 21

Packers Beat Broncos 33-13 as Trey Smack Drills 4 Field Goals

1 articles · Updated · Milwaukee Journal Sentinel · Aug 21

Summary

  • Green Bay won 33-13 in Denver, scoring on seven of nine drives as Jordan Love and Tyrod Taylor threw first-half touchdown passes and rookie kicker Trey Smack added four field goals.
  • Smack drove the result with a 59-yarder among his four kicks, pushing him to 7-for-7 through two preseason games and strengthening his case ahead of roster decisions.
  • Love again played just one series but went 5-of-7 for 56 yards and a touchdown, while third-stringer Kyle McCord handled the second half and finished 12-of-19 for 118 yards.
  • Will Sheppard led the receiving group with six catches for 47 yards and a touchdown, and the Packers' defense chipped in with two sacks and an interception.
  • The preseason win came with cutdown day looming on Aug. 30, keeping the spotlight on depth players such as Smack, McCord and Sheppard fighting for final roster spots.

Insights

Could rookie Trey Smack's flawless preseason kicking streak secure him the Packers' starting job, or will veteran competition emerge before week one?
Did Denver's early offensive spark with Bo Nix reveal hidden regular-season potential despite their blowout preseason loss to Green Bay?
Beyond the scoreboard, which standout fringe players like Kamal Hadden or Kyle McCord will actually survive Green Bay's final roster cuts?