The Green Bay Packers are moving rights along in training camp as they enter Week 2 of the preseason. After having a joint practice and preseason game with the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1 on the road, the Packers are welcoming the New England Patriots to Green Bay this week.
The Packers are hopeful that things will go as well against the Patriots as they did against the Bengals. They won their first preseason game of the year decisively, leaving Paycor Stadium with a 36-19 victory.
This week, Green Bay and New England had two joint practices with each other this week in preparation for the preseason game. There have been a few standouts for the Packers, as their pass rush was on fire all week.
With the practices now behind them, it is time for the teams to face off on the field for a third time in a game setting. Here is all the information you need to enjoy the Packers hosting the Patriots in Week 2 of the preseason.
How To Watch Patriots Team vs. Packers Team
Date: August 19th, 2023
Time: 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT
Location: Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI
TV Channel: Milwaukee’s WTMJ-TV in conjunction with WGBA-TV in Green Bay
Radio: Packers Radio Network – 97.3 The Game – WRNW-Milwaukee
Betting Odds For New England Patriots vs. Green Bay Packers (Courtesy of DraftKings)
Patriots vs. Packers Spread: Packers -2.5
Patriots vs. Packers Over/Under Total: 36.5 Points
Patriots vs. Packers Moneylines: Patriots +114, Packers -135
Based on how the joint practices went this week, there are a few things to keep an eye on. Can the Packers’ pass rush keep the heat on the Patriots’ quarterbacks? Whoever lined up as a pass rusher in practice was finding success getting into the backfield. Green Bay reportedly racked up 16 “sacks” in two days.
Offensively, the Packers have to start figuring out how to get things going on the ground. They have struggled running between the tackles all offseason and finding some success in the running game would be a confidence boost for the team.
As always, there are specific players to keep an eye on who is looking to make the final roster. The battle for the No. 6 wide receiver spot is heating up between Malik Heath, Bo Melton and Grant DuBose. Defensively there are depth spots seemingly up for grabs at every level. But, the safety position is the most wide open as head coach Matt LaFleur and defensive coordinator Joe Barry try and figure out a winning combination.
