MarShawn Lloyd caps off Packers scoring drive with TD catch in Denver
The Packers' opening drive in Denver finished with MarShawn Lloyd celebrating a touchdown catch in the end zone.
In Friday night's preseason opener, the Green Bay Packers' starting offense traveled 66 yards on 12 plays, covering the field against the Denver Broncos' first-team defense. Quarterback Jordan Love executed 5 out of 7 passes during the opening drive, including a crucial 11-yard touchdown pass to MarShawn Lloyd. Lloyd, who had five touches on the drive, accumulated a total of 19 yards.
He utilized a Texas route, outmaneuvered his defensive assignment, and sprinted into the end zone for six yards. Trey Smack sealed the deal with the extra point, giving the Packers a 7-0 halftime lead. This marked Lloyd's first touchdown of his professional career, either in preseason or regular season games. Christian Watson and Matthew Golden both contributed with 19-yard catches, one of which was a fourth down conversion and another drawing a pass interference penalty. Love's passer rating for the opening drive was an impressive 134.5.
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