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Pro Football Hall of Fame Game 2016: Top Storylines for Packers vs. Colts
- Updated: August 6, 2016
The NFL can officially be considered back when the Green Bay Packers take on the Indianapolis Colts in the 2016 Hall of Fame Game on Sunday.
The preseason doesn’t matter a whole lot when it comes to evaluating teams, and the first exhibition usually counts for even less. However, it’s the first chance for fans to watch live football since February’s Super Bowl.
Meanwhile, there will be plenty to watch as two of the most talented teams in football go head-to-head Sunday night. Here is a look at the top storylines to follow in the upcoming preseason battle.
Who Will Play Quarterback for Green Bay?
The most famous player on either roster in this game is Aaron Rodgers, but it appears as though he might not even step foot on the field. With backup Brett Hundley also nursing an ankle injury, the Packers could be down to just Joe Callahan and Marquise Williams, according to Jason Wilde of ESPN.com.
On the plus side, Rodgers explained that the game won’t just be vacation time for him, per Wilde:
If I’m not playing — and I haven’t played a ton in the preseason the last couple years — I’m on the headset, I’m listening to the plays, I’m helping [Hundley] out, and I’ll be there for Joe and Marquise as well. I stay dialed into the game.
I’ll enjoy some laughs when the defense is out there, but I’ll be watching the game, for sure.
Last year was a bit of a down season for Rodgers compared to what we normally see from the former MVP. His 92.7 quarterback rating was his lowest since 2008, his first full year as a starter in Green Bay. With that said, the Packers shouldn’t be worried about the quarterback preparing for the season.
Even if he is rusty heading into the regular season, it’s still better than getting hurt.
It would be more disappointing if Hundley can’t play, as the second-year player could use some reps. The former fifth-round pick had zero pass attempts during his rookie season.
In the end, this opening game could serve as little more than a battle for the third spot on the roster as undrafted free agents Callahan and Williams show what they can …
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