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Packers vs. Raiders: 5 Bold Predictions for 3rd preseason game

By Mike Wendlandt

GREEN BAY, WI - AUGUST 18: John Crockett #38 of the Green Bay Packers crosses into the end zone to score a touchdown in the third quarter of a preseason game against the Oakland Raiders at Lambeau Field on August 18, 2016 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WI - AUGUST 18: John Crockett #38 of the Green Bay Packers crosses into the end zone to score a touchdown in the third quarter of a preseason game against the Oakland Raiders at Lambeau Field on August 18, 2016 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /
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SANTA CLARA, CA – AUGUST 26: Offensive tackle Kyle Murphy #68 of the Green Bay Packers pass protects against outside linebacker Aaron Lynch #59 of the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of their game at Levi’s Stadium on August 26, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA – AUGUST 26: Offensive tackle Kyle Murphy #68 of the Green Bay Packers pass protects against outside linebacker Aaron Lynch #59 of the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of their game at Levi’s Stadium on August 26, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

3. The No. 2 Offensive Line Doesn’t Give Up a Sack

The past two weeks have been as mixed bag as humanly possible for the guys battling for the backup jobs on the offensive line. Jason Spriggs, Kyle Murphy, Lucas Patrick, Byron Bell, Dillon Day, and the others have shown both good and bad during their 2018 Training Camp experience, but that will change in Oakland.

Not only do the Raiders have an average pass rush at best from their starters without Khalil Mack, but their depth isn’t anything that jumps out at you. Throw in the fact that the Packers are finally placing guys in their natural spots, namely switching Spriggs and Murphy at tackle and moving Bell to guard, and the Packers offensive line is in a better position to succeed. And that’s what they’ll do.

Throughout the game, the Raiders will get some pressure on Hundley, Kizer, and Boyle, but the technique of the lineman, especially the tackles to push the speed rushers upfield and out of the play, will let the quarterbacks have a great first half, staying clean and making plays.

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