The COVID-19 pandemic robbed Green Bay Packers fans of last year’s Family Night scrimmage. However, Family Night is a go in 2021.
On a night when fans of all ages can fill Lambeau Field, the Packers will hold an organized practice for all to witness. Family Night is scheduled to return Saturday, August 7th, and Packers faithful can expect an earnest approach from players and coaches. Head coach Matt LaFleur stated Thursday that Green Bay will treat Saturday’s practice like a preseason game.
“That’s how we’re going to treat it,” LaFleur said during his press conference. “Especially at the end of that night in terms of getting some live action.”
The Packers will do some 11-on-11 work that may include hitting. Of course, the team may take precautionary measures to ensure no one gets hurt.
Lambeau Field has the potential to be at full capacity after a season in which the seats were practically empty for all but two playoff games. As LaFleur pointed out, playing in front of an NFL crowd can be a great experience for rookies.
“I think it’s going to be great, especially for our young players that maybe have not had an opportunity to play in front of big crowds,” he said. “It’s almost like their first preseason game.”
This Saturday, it will be interesting to see which rookies perform under the bright lights and which players are capable of making plays on a bigger stage. Practice is one thing, but doing it in a game environment is completely different. 2021’s Family Night is going to offer a game-like atmosphere for Green Bay’s players.
