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There's a good chance McCarthy will use the game to get Will Howard and Drew Allar live reps, and moving the ball against first- and second-string defenders will be tough for a pair of passers who have zero career pass attempts, including in the preseason.

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Howard gets preseason reps but faces learning curve with no prior attempts.

Will Howard is expected to receive live reps in the preseason game as Mike McCarthy uses the game to develop backup quarterbacks. However, Howard has zero career pass attempts, including in the preseason, and will be moving the ball against first- and second-string defenders.