2 months agoGreen Bay Packers wide receiver
Jayden Reed (calf, shin) is expected to suit up against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 2 despite being listed as questionable, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The 24-year-old is coming off a phenomenal season opener in which he totaled 138 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Unfortunately, Reed's value takes a significant step back this week with
Malik Willis filling in for
Jordan Love (knee). Reed is still the Packers' top receiver, but he's merely a WR3/FLEX play on Sunday.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Ian Rapoport
2
months
agoGreen
Bay
Packers
quarterback
Jordan
Love
(knee)
was
downgraded
to
doubtful
for
Sunday's
meeting
with
the
Indianapolis
Colts.
The
signal-caller
didn't
practice
all
week,
leaving
most
to
assume
he
was
heading
in
this
direction
anyway.
However,
head
coach
Matt
LaFleur
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2 months agoGreen Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur has kept the door open for quarterback
Jordan Love (knee) to play in Week 2 against the Indianapolis Colts, listing him as questionable for Sunday's game, but a source said, "That's not happening." Love suffered an MCL sprain in the Week 1 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Brazil and has not been medically cleared to play. The Packers hope Love is week-to-week with his knee injury, but the reality is that the Week 3 contest against the Tennessee Titans is considered by those in the know to be "a long shot." The most optimistic timeline would have Love back in Week 4 to face the Minnesota Vikings. He's expected to wear a knee brace when he does return. For now, the Packers are planning to roll with former Titans QB
Malik Willis under center. Fantasy managers should expect a run-heavy approach with a lot of
Josh Jacobs this weekend against the Colts.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Dianna Russini
2 months agoGreen Bay Packers wide receiver
Christian Watson will likely have his fantasy value reduced quite a bit when the Packers host the Indianapolis Colts in Week 2. With the likely starting quarterback being
Malik Willis, it's hard to imagine the Packers' wide receivers having the same value as they do with a healthy
Jordan Love (knee) under center. Watson put up a middling three-catch line in Week 1 for just 13 receiving yards but salvaged his day with a touchdown. He had the opportunity for more as he had three total red-zone targets on the night. With the Packers reeling at the quarterback position, Watson is considered a low-end flex play where you're either hoping for a big play or a touchdown to make a mark in fantasy. The volume will most likely not be there for the Packers in Week 2, so if you have better fantasy options, it's a good idea to put them in your lineup.
--Kevin Tompkins - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 months agoThe Green Bay Packers defense/special teams unit is a middling option this week against the Indianapolis Colts and their threat of explosive plays around every corner.
Anthony Richardson showed off his talents against the Texans last week with two long touchdown passes and a rushing touchdown tacked on. The Packers' defense will surely be tested against that group of receivers, not to mention
Jonathan Taylor at running back. In Week 1 against the Philadelphia Eagles, the Packers' defense tallied two sacks, two interceptions, and a fumble recovery while giving up 34 points. The Packers will surely need a strong defensive performance to help out likely starting quarterback
Malik Willis, after
Jordan Love (knee) left Week 1 in the final moments with a knee injury. For fantasy purposes, surely there are better options out there than the Packers, so putting their unit in your lineup is a risky endeavor.
--Kevin Tompkins - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 months agoGreen Bay Packers kicker
Brayden Narveson was a busy kicker in Brazil against the Philadelphia Eagles, booting home three of four field-goal attempts and knocking in both extra-point attempts. With the Packers' offense downgraded as a whole with quarterback
Jordan Love (knee) likely out and
Malik Willis in as the likely starting quarterback, the kicking game could find field position in the opponent's end a bit harder to come by. That said, Narveson did look the part on several pressure kicks, so he will have to make the opportunities he does get count. As far as fantasy goes, Narveson is still very much down in the lowest tier of kickers, as many have better situations and are safer options in terms of consistency and opportunity.
--Kevin Tompkins - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2
months
agoGreen
Bay
Packers
tight
end
Tucker
Kraft
enters
Week
2
with
some
momentum
in
terms
of
getting
on
the
field
and
running
routes.
Kraft
was
expected
to
be
the
second
tight
end
behind
Luke
Musgrave,
who
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2 months agoGreen Bay Packers wide receiver
Romeo Doubs will enter Week 2 with a much different quarterback situation than he for sure anticipated. With
Malik Willis the likely starting quarterback for Week 2 against the Indianapolis Colts, the entire pass-catching group for the Packers will be downgraded in fantasy, including Doubs. Running the most routes per dropback, most snaps and targets in Week 1, Doubs' production will be at the whim of how the Packers choose to attack the Colts' defense. That will likely be a heavy dose of the running game to protect Willis, who has not shown much in the way of passing efficiency in his third season as an NFL quarterback. Doubs is a low-end FLEX option for fantasy managers, where you're hoping he can get into the end zone.
--Kevin Tompkins - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 months agoGreen Bay Packers running back
Josh Jacobs had a solid game in Week 1, with 104 yards from scrimmage and three receptions. He'll look to build on that against the Indianapolis Colts in the Packers' home opener in Week 2. Throughout the week, Jacobs had been limited in practices with a back injury, but Friday's practice report had no designation for Jacobs. He should be good to go against a Colts' defense that was gashed repeatedly by Texans' running back
Joe Mixon to the tune of 159 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Packers will need Jacobs as the team is likely to start
Malik Willis in the place of
Jordan Love (knee). Consider Jacobs a low-end RB1 in fantasy that should get quite a bit of volume, especially if fellow running back
MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring) cannot suit up for the team in Week 2.
--Kevin Tompkins - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 months agoGreen Bay Packers quarterback
Malik Willis will be the team's starting quarterback until
Jordan Love (knee) can return from an MCL sprain he suffered at the end of the game in Week 1. However, the team has left the door open a crack as Love was designated as questionable for Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts. Perhaps the Packers are playing some mind games with the Colts so they have to leave some preparation for Love on the off chance he is cleared in time to start, but the likely timeline for an MCL sprain is three to six weeks. The Packers also did not put Love on Injured Reserve as well. Willis has been a subpar quarterback option during the sporadic playing time he's gotten in two seasons in Tennessee before coming over to Green Bay after the preseason, but Willis is not a recommended option in fantasy football in Week 2 against the Colts, and in superflex leagues, would only be a desperation QB2 option.
--Kevin Tompkins - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 months agoGreen Bay Packers rookie running back
MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's match against the Indianapolis Colts. The rookie running back suffered a hamstring injury in August and was held out of the season opener out of precaution. Throughout the week, the USC product has logged three straight limited practice sessions, which is an improvement over the previous week, where he was only able to practice in a limited capacity twice. Lloyd could be setting himself up to make his professional debut this weekend. If he does, fantasy managers should expect him to serve as the No.2 running back behind
Josh Jacobs. As the season progresses, he could eventually grow into a more prominent role and is worth stashing on your bench.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Tom Pelissero
2 months agoGreen Bay Packers wide receiver
Jayden Reed (calf, shin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts, according to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. Reed was not on the injury report earlier this week but logged a limited session on Friday due to calf and shin injuries. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor the 24-year-old's status prior to Sunday's game. The Packers are entering this Week 2 matchups with several injuries to their offense, such as quarterback
Jordan Love (knee) and No.2 running back
MarShawn Lloyd are also listed as questionable. Reed enjoyed a big game in the opening week as he tallied 138 receiving yards and 33 rushing yards with two total scores. If Reed suits up, he will be a solid high-end WR2 in all formats, given his big-play ability.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Tom Pelissero
2 months agoThe Green Bay Packers are officially listing quarterback
Jordan Love (knee) as questionable to play in Week 2 at Lambeau Field on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts despite suffering a knee injury in the Week 1 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Brazil last Friday. Love didn't practice all week after suffering an MCL sprain in his knee in the season opener last week, so we'd be pretty surprised if the 25-year-old signal-caller actually suited up. However, the Packers continue to leave the door open for Love to return this week, which has all along seemed unlikely. The good news is he hasn't been placed on Injured Reserve, meaning the Packers think there's a good chance he won't miss more than four games.
Malik Willis is the likely starter under center for the Packers on Sunday, which will be a big downgrade for all of Green Bay's offensive skills players.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
2 months agoGreen Bay Packers rookie running back
MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring) continued to practice in a limited capacity on Thursday, according to Jason B. Hirschhorn of NFL.com. The former third-round pick in this year's draft was unable to play in Week 1 and remains questionable heading into Week 2. The USC product suffered a hamstring injury back in August and is still experiencing some lingering limitations. As a result,
Emanuel Wilson served as the No. 2 running back in the opener behind
Josh Jacobs. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Lloyd's status heading into the weekend. If Lloyd makes his professional debut on Sunday, he should be expected to slot in behind Jacobs and serve as a solid change-of-pace option. He is worth stashing on your bench in deeper formats, as he could play a prominent role in the offense as the season progresses.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Jason B. Hirschhorn
2 months agoGreen Bay Packers running back
Josh Jacobs (back) was limited on practice again on Thursday with a back issue. Jacobs was deemed limited on Wednesday as well. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to Friday's injury report, as it should clarify any serious injury concerns for Jacobs heading into the weekend. For now, fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day. The 26-year-old saw a heavy workload in the season opener on Friday evening, running the ball 16 times for 84 yards. He also caught two passes for 20 yards. If Jacobs were to be limited at any point during Sunday's game, fantasy managers should expect Emmanuel Wilson to see an uptick in work. However, Jacobs should be locked into all starting lineups as a solid RB2 with upside if he suits up.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Jason B. Hirschhorn
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