{
  "id": 2470228,
  "title": "MarShawn Lloyd caps off Packers scoring drive with TD catch in Denver",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/marshawn-lloyd-caps-off-packers-scoring-drive-with-td-catch-in-denver",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T01:33:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/marshawn-lloyd-caps-off-packers-013306810.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "The Packers' opening drive in Denver finished with MarShawn Lloyd celebrating a touchdown catch in the end zone.",
  "key_points": [
    "Green Bay Packers scored first TD via MarShawn Lloyd's 11-yard catch",
    "Jordan Love completed 5 of 7 passes on opening drive",
    "Trey Smack added extra point, giving Packers 7-0 halftime lead"
  ],
  "editors_take": "MarShawn Lloyd's first professional touchdown catch cements his role as a contributor in the Packers' offense and provides momentum for quarterback Jordan Love heading into the preseason.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}