Packers vs Raiders: 5 storylines heading into 3rd preseason game

The Green Bay Packers take to the road for their first away game of the preseason. These are five storylines to keep an eye on against the Oakland Raiders.

The Green Bay Packers travel to Oakland for their third preseason game and first on the road. After playing their first two games in the friendly confines of Lambeau Field, Green Bay will have two away games to close out the exhibition season.

There are many connections between Oakland and Green Bay that warrant keeping an eye on. General manager Reggie McKenzie, head coach Jon Gruden and wide receiver Jordy Nelson are three of the most prominent ones.

McKenzie worked in Green Bay for a number of years before taking the head job in Oakland. However, with Gruden’s return to coaching, many wonder who really runs the ship in Oakland.

And, of course, there’s Nelson. Nelson played his whole career with the Packers up until Green Bay released him this offseason and he signed with the Raiders. Nelson has a lot of ties to everyone in the Packers’ organization and will likely want to show them they made a mistake even if it is just a practice game.

Overall, there’s a lot to keep an eye on besides it just being the all-important dress-rehearsal of a third preseason game. Let’s dive into the top five storylines to know for Friday night’s showdown.