DENVER, CO, (WTAQ) – The Green Bay Packers jumped out to an early 10-0 lead but couldn’t hold it in falling to the Denver Broncos 20-17 on a warm night at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium Saturday night.
Aaron Rodgers was on the field for just two series and Mason Crosby hit a 52 yard field goal to cap the second. Moments later, Kentrell Brice intercepted Trevor Siemian over the middle and returned the pick 42 yards to the Denver 2.
On the next snap, Ty Montgomery crashed in for the touchdown and the early advantage.
By halftime, the Broncos got even on a 16 C.J. Anderson touchdown run and a 28 yard Brian McManus Field goal on the final play of the half.
Brett Hundley finished the game at quarterback and while he had a nice completion percentage, most of his throws were underneath coverages or checkdown routes. Protection was also a problem as Hundley was sacked a handful of times.
The offense managed only 256 yards and converted just 2 of 13 third down plays and they were 0 for 4 on fourth down conversions, twice Hundley was stopped on quarterback sneaks.
Denver got another McManus field goal to open the second half and Hunter Sharp caught a 21 yard touchdown behind Lenzy Pipkins late in the third quarter to give the Broncos a 20-10 lead.
Hundley’s six yard scoring run brought the Packers to within three but they never threatened on their last three possessions.
The Packers (2-1) will finish the Pre-Season next Thursday night, hosting the Los Angeles Rams at Lambeau Field at 7:00 PM.
