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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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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 15: Tramon Williams ##8 of the Green Bay Packers returns an interception 70-yards for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons during their 2011 NFC divisional playoff game at Georgia Dome on January 15, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 15: Tramon Williams ##8 of the Green Bay Packers returns an interception 70-yards for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons during their 2011 NFC divisional playoff game at Georgia Dome on January 15, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /

1. The Defense Scores Again

After taking two interceptions back to the endzone against the Steelers, the Packers defense is showing improvement in play recognition and playmaking, and look to continue that against the Raiders.

Depending on whether Derek Carr plays, the Raiders could be rolling out backup quarterbacks like Connor Cook behind a shaky offensive line. The Packers have been able to not only give themselves the opportunity for takeaways, but have been finishing those plays as well in both previous games. That will continue.

Now, as to the method of the touchdown, that’s yet to be seen. It could be another pick-six from someone like Josh Jones or Jaire Alexander. It could be a strip-sack by Vince Biegel or Reggie Gilbert. It could even be a safety on a bad snap or a holding penalty in the end zone. There are many ways to score on defense, and the Packers will find one on Friday night against the Raiders.

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