Matt LaFleur details plan for Packers' preseason playing time
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 3:06 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur outlined his strategy for player participation in the final two preseason games. Quarterback Jordan Love is set to play one drive in the upcoming game against the Denver Broncos on August 21. LaFleur emphasized that most healthy players will receive snaps during this game, and first-team players will focus on a joint practice with the Arizona Cardinals scheduled for August 26 before likely sitting out the preseason finale on August 28. LaFleur has previously utilized joint practices to give starters game-like reps in a controlled environment, while still valuing game preparation.
- •Jordan Love will participate in one drive against Denver on August 21.
- •Packers prioritize joint practices for first-team reps before the preseason finale.
- •LaFleur values both joint practices and game scenarios for player preparation.
- •Preseason games provide critical opportunities to assess player readiness.
- 3:06 PMYahoo Sports — Matt LaFleur outlines plan for playing time during final 2 preseason games
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