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Zach Kruse

Packers vs. Texans: 5 things to watch in preseason opener

The Green Bay Packers will open the preseason in 2021 by hosting the Houston Texans on Saturday night at Lambeau Field. Aaron Rodgers won’t play, and many other veterans will likely join him on the sideline, but the Packers will still get a great look at all their young players on the roster in a competitive, live-game environment.

No more hitting each other. It’s time to hit an opponent. These are valuable and important snaps for any player currently sitting on the bubble.

Here are five things to watch in the preseason opener:

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