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What to watch for: Packers-49ers

It's the moment we've all been waiting for -- Week 3 of the NFL preseason. We'll see more established stars and potential starters than any other week of the preseason. Around The NFL's Conor Orr dissects what you can expect to see from the 16 games this weekend.

Here's what to what to watch for ...

PACKERS at 49ers (10 p.m., NFL Network)

» Colin Kaepernick started throwing again! He'll also do some of that against Green Bay in Prime Time this weekend, which merits our attention. There's little doubt Blaine Gabbert is getting the job at this point, but Kaepernick could set himself up for a replacement role sooner rather than later with a vintage game against the Packers.

» Aaron Rodgers is on pace to make his preseason debut. While this would normally be a ho-hum affair, there have been multiple reports suggesting Rodgers had one of his best practice preseasons ever. The 32-year-old could just be entering the prime of his career, which is scary.

» According to the Sacramento Bee, the team trotted out former star tackle Anthony Davis at guard with the starters opposite first-round pick Josh Garnett -- a potentially enticing combination we can hopefully see against the Packers.

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