Packers winners and losers from preseason opener vs. Browns
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In a game where the Green Bay Packers offensive starters only played three plays, there were still plenty of takeaways from the preseason opener against the Cleveland Browns.Jordan Love found Dontayvion Wicks for a 65-yard touchdown on the opening drive, and then the starters were never seen again. It’s unlikely that the starters will play next week against the Denver Broncos, which means more opportunities for the backups.A 23-10 victory for the Packers still featured some big winners and losers despite such a short leash for the No. 1 offense. Let’s take a look at some of those players.WinnersLukas Van NessAll eyes have been on Lukas Van Ness heading into the 2024 season. Not only is he primed for a second-year breakout, but Jeff Hafley’s new 4-3 defensive scheme should perfectly line up with his skill set.That looked to be the case on Saturday. He was dominating the point of attack and blowing blockers back into the pocket. He finished the day with three tackles for loss, including...