The Green Bay Packers lost to the Oakland Raiders, 22-21, in preseason game No. 3, but frankly, there’s not much that can be taken away from that final score.

It’s a game that doesn’t mean anything, and head coach Matt LaFleur has been clearly playing this preseason to get guys reps and work out his depth chart and scheme.

In a game in which a host of Packers didn’t play, including all the starters, meaningful discussion and analysis could seem hard to come across.

With that said, we're professionals here and give the people what they want…so here are a few key takeaways nonetheless.

1. Tim Boyle should be the backup quarterback.

Here’s the hard truth: If for some reason Aaron Rodgers goes down with injury again for any amount of time, the Packers will most likely struggle to win games this season. With that said, Tim Boyle has proven this preseason that he can at least find the end zone through the air, and that’s worth a lot as a backup.

Remember Matt Flynn? Boyle is a lot like him. Neither is an exceptionally great athlete, but much like Flynn, Boyle seems to have a way of getting into a rhythm and throwing touchdowns.

Through three preseason games, he’s completed 31-of-51 passes for 338 yards and five touchdowns. He also hasn’t thrown a pick, which means he can be reliable in a pinch if needed.

Compare Boyle’s numbers to DeShone Kizer’s, who’s been uninspiring since arriving from the Browns. Of course, his frantic performance against Khalil Mack and the Bears in last season’s opener was shocking in a bad way, but he’s also had a very pedestrian – if not bad – preseason in 2019.

Against the Raiders, he completed 4-of-7 passes for 22 yards and an interception. He was also sacked. Through three games this preseason, he’s completed just 17-of-30 passes for 186 yards, one touchdown and an interception.

Kizer may be the better overall athlete, but Boyle appears to be the better overall quarterback. If the Packers only keep one backup behind Rodgers, it should be Boyle. If they keep three quarterbacks, Boyle should be the main backup.

2. Trevor Davis saved his roster spot

After two uninspiring weeks of preseason football, there were some who wondered if now veteran wideout and return man Trevor Davis would find himself on the outside looking in at the 53-man roster.

With the emergence of Darrius Shepherd and Allen Lazard this preseason, there were some – including this writer – wondering if we’ve seen all we can see out of Davis. The younger undrafted wide receviers looked like greener pastures.

But Davis went out against the Raiders and reminded us of his value to the team. And surprisingly, it’s not just as a kick returner.

He was all over the field on Thursday night, finishing with five receptions for 78 yards and a touchdown. He also took an end-around run 18 yards for a nice first down on the ground and returned one punt for 17 yards.

Heading into Thursday’s game Davis was considered just a special teams asset, but he proved that when given the opportunity to touch the football on offense he can be valuable. Considering LaFleur’s creative offensive tendencies, you have to imagine he’ll want to keep Davis around in an effort to try to create some mismatches this season.

He was on the bubble, but Davis now seems like a lock to make the 53.

3. Dexter Williams can be serviceable when given a chance

The Packers clearly want to rely on Aaron Jones this year offensively and Jamaal Williams has proven that he can be a bruising back in power-running situations, but don’t count out rookie running back Dexter Williams in 2019.

Yes, he’ll likely be the third option as he gets used to the playbook and the NFL, but if called into action to either give Jones or Williams a spell or because of – heaven forbid – injuries, Williams has continued to show that he can be serviceable.

He looked really good in the Packers first game of the preseason – notching 62 yards on 14 attempts – and he also showed up against the Raiders. On 11 carries, Williams notched 27 yards with a long run of seven. He also caught one pass for five yards on a nice screen play that got the Packers a first down.

Williams has shown a bit of patience and a bit of burst, which is a great combination in a zone running scheme. Expect him to play some kind of role on offense this season.