The Packers showed off some offensive firepower in a 59-24 win over the Colts.
Packers P Tim Masthay, rookie S Morgan Burnett, rookie LB Frank Zombo and rookie CB Sam Shields were among the players who improved their chances of making the roster.
Coach Mike McCarthy was troubled by his team’s fumbles: “I thought the offense was productive, but . . . we didn’t do a very good job taking care of the ball. We had the ball on the ground way too many times. So we need to eliminate that from our play.”
Packers QB Aaron Rodgers is 41-of-53 for 470 yards and six touchdowns with no interceptions this preseason.
Colts QB Peyton Manning exposed some of the holes in the Packers’ first-string secondary.
The Colts have now given up 130 points in their three preseason losses.
Colts RB Joseph Addai left the game with what was reported as a concussion, but he downplayed it: “Really, they didn’t do any tests, they didn’t need to,” Addai said. “I was fine. If I needed to go back in, I could’ve.”
Colts rookie return man Brandon James muffed a punt and handed the Packers a touchdown.
The Colts aren’t protecting the fragile body of S Bob Sanders, who was on the field for about 45 snaps.
Rookie LB Pat Angerer led the Colts with 10 tackles.