The Green Bay Packers’ 33-13 preseason victory over Denver provided valuable tape for evaluators to assess roster candidates. A detailed film review reveals several standout performances from young players competing for roster spots and starting positions.
On the offensive line, Anthony Belton drew attention despite lining up at right tackle rather than his projected right guard position. He demonstrated solid fundamentals against Denver’s starting defensive front and effectively generated movement in run-blocking situations. While Belton showed some vulnerability in pass protection when facing backup defenders, his power could prove beneficial if he transitions inside to guard. Fellow contenders Jager Burton and Jacob Monk also performed adequately, though each had instances where they surrendered pressures or committed penalties during their evaluation against Denver’s front seven.
The defensive line showcased multiple promising young talents. Jonathan Ford impressed as a nose tackle with consistent run-stopping ability and earned standout grades from evaluators. Rookie third-round pick Chris McClellan flashed regularly with six tackles, demonstrating gap awareness and the capacity to shed blocks. Brenton Cox Jr. impressed along the edge with consistent performance in run defense, while Anthony Campbell generated consistent pressure with active hands and strong fundamentals despite the crowded defensive tackle rotation.
The Packers’ pass rush struggled when starters were on the field, partly due to defenders occupying similar lanes and hindering each other’s pursuit angles toward the quarterback, rather than lacking individual performance capability.
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