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Green Bay Packers Week 2 NFL Preseason Opponent Announces Attention-Grabbing Change
Green Bay Packers Week 2 NFL Preseason Opponent Announces Attention-Grabbing Change 4 Aug 7, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Indianapolis’ Jones (17) runs the offense during the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images

The Green Bay Packers are coming off a disappointing performance in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL preseason, as they got blown out by Justin Fields and the New York Jets last Saturday at Lambeau Field to the tune of a 30-10 score. The 20-point loss to the Jets doesn’t count, but it still left a sour taste for Green Bay, which will look to have a better showing this coming Saturday versus the Indianapolis Colts on the road at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

In the loss to the Jets, Jordan Love and the Packers’ first team spent limited time on the field, with the backups and third and fourth-stringers taking over for most of the contest. Green Bay was dominated on both sides of the ball, with the Jets racking up 403 total yards and holding the Packers to just 188.

Colts to start Daniel Jones in Week 2 NFL preseason game vs. Green Bay Packers

As for the Colts, they are also coming off a Week 1 loss in the preseason, with Indianapolis getting drubbed on the road by the Baltimore Ravens, 24-16. Anthony Richardson started that game under center for the Colts, but he exited after suffering a finger injury. For Week 2, the Colts are reportedly going with Daniel Jones as their starter, as Jones and Richardson continue to battle for the team’s QB1 job.

Via Stephen Holder of The Athletic:

“Colts coach Shane Steichen said earlier that Daniel Jones will start next weekend’s preseason game against the Packers and play about two series. Anthony Richardson will take it from there and finish the first half. Starters will generally play about one quarter.”

Richardson was originally tabbed as Week 2’s starter against the Packers, but that’s no longer the path Indianapolis will be taking.

More from Holder: “This is a modification of the original plan based on Richardson’s minimal playing time on Thursday, when he sustained a dislocated finger in the first quarter.”


Green Bay Packers Week 2 NFL Preseason Opponent Announces Attention-Grabbing Change 5 Jan 12, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love (10) against the Philadelphia Eagles in an NFC wild card game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

This article first appeared on WI Sports Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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