Preseason Game 2: Pack at Wash - 6:30 PM

[MickeyDavis]

Packers (1-0) at Washington (0-1)

When: Saturday, 6:30 p.m.

Where: FedEx Field, Landover, Md.

Broadcast: Radio - WTMJ AM 620. Television – Channel 4 in Milwaukee and the Packers Television Network across the state.

Injury report: Packers - DT Montravius Adams (foot), CB Damarious Randall (concussion), WR Malachi Dupre (concussion), CB Davon House (hamstring) and WR Colby Pearson (ankle) are not expected to play; S Jermaine Whitehead (ankle), RB Ty Montgomery (leg), WR DeAngelo Yancey (groin) and TE Aaron Peck (neck) are questionable. Washington - S Su’a Cravens (knee), OLB Junior Galette (hamstring), WR Maurice Harris (knee) and WR Levern Jacobs (hamstring) are out; WR Josh Doctson (hamstring) and LB Ryan Anderson (stinger) are questionable.
Five things to watch

1. Defensive matters: The Packers ranked 31st in total defense last year. Washington ranked 28th. Both teams are trying to get off on a good foot and establish a new identity. For the Packers, it means blitzing more, playing man coverage and working their “nitro” defense. Washington’s retooled defense played fast against Baltimore in its season opener and wants to build off that.

2. Making a case: Coach Mike McCarthy basically ignored the running game in the first game. He can’t do that two weeks in a row. If Montgomery doesn’t play, he should take a long look at rookie Jamaal Williams, who has been the best of the three draft picks so far. He’s by far the best blocker and of all the backs he seems to find the hole quicker in Green Bay’s zone system.

3. Stacking the line: The Packers have a 3-4 defensive alignment in which they replace one of the inside linebackers with a safety. It gives them more flexibility to cover pass-catching backs and tight ends, but it’s unclear if it can hold up against good run games. Washington coach Jay Gruden said he plans on running the ball a lot, so this should be a good test.

4. Catch as you can: This could be a good chance to settle the No. 4 receiver position. With both Yancey and Dupre unlikely to play and the starters slated for limited action, Geronimo Allison, Trevor Davis and Jeff Janis need to settle this matter. Max McCaffrey would like to get into the mix, but those others are bigger and more experienced and need to step forward.

5. Do over: Backup left tackle Jason Spriggs needs a reset after a lousy week. He gave up a bad sack in the Eagles game and then struggled this week in pass protection, drawing the ire of the coaches. Spriggs needs to step up his game because if either David Bakhtiari or Bryan Bulaga gets hurt, he’s next up. He’s a second-round pick and would have to start on many other teams.

[ReasonablySober]

If that dude can't field an easy punt he ain't making the team.

[Jollay]

This is why I don't listen to TC bull.

Don't really care how fast Davis is if he can't do his job.

Can always use Cobb. (rhymes)

Lights that matters

[NMB2420]

I thought the big deal with the one he muffed last year was that even if it's bobbled, the D has to allow you room to make the catch if the ball hasn't hit the ground yet. Is that correct?

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[ReasonablySober]

That was awesome.

[trwi7]

Bennett is going to be a **** monster in the red zone.

[NMB2420]

I have been waiting years for us to have that monster target in the end zone! I hope it keeps up like this all year!

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[MickeyDavis]

Our offense is sick

[Jollay]

Haha read that...love it

[MickeyDavis]

Spriggs smh

[MickeyDavis]

I hope Callahan gets a legit shot at the backup job

[Jollay]

Joe Theismann: "The Packers run more screens than almost anybody in football."

Well of course we do, having Ahman Green and all.

Wil Blackmon. Like to see our exes.

[Jollay]

DL looked great so far.

[Jollay]

Rollins tackling like a beast as well. Took out a tacle (Morgan Moses) earlier.

[MickeyDavis]

Great throw and catch

[ReasonablySober]

Cool cool cool.

[NMB2420]

I like all the motion. It is about time we used some of that to confuse the D a bit.

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[bizarro]

Well, that's a nice drive after a nice defensive stop. In the regular season, those are deflating momentum shifting drives. Jones looked sure-handed and had a low center of gravity through the hole - though, he still lacks explosiveness imho. Either way, that throw from Hundley to Janis was truly a thing of beauty.

[MickeyDavis]

Spriggs must be dense

[bizarro]

Joe Thomas is having a nice couple preseason games here. It's nice to see him take a proverbial next step.