Green Bay Packers Transactions
Friday, January 06
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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 |  | Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (knee/ankle) was limited again on Thursday and is officially listed as questionable for Week 18. He was dealing with the same injuries last week until his designation was removed altogether on Friday before their Week 17 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings. Jones was able to gather 111 yards on 14 carries and catch two passes for two yards in that game. Since this is similar to his trend last week, it seems like he'll most likely play and carry an RB2 status against the Detroit Lions. |
|  | Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Christian Watson (hip) was limited in practice all week but has been removed from Friday's final injury report for Week 18 and will play on Sunday night in the regular season finale against the Detroit Lions. The Packers will earn the NFC's final playoff spot with a win over Detroit this weekend, so they will absolutely be playing all of their starters all game long. Watson is limping to the finish line of his first NFL season, but he will play on Sunday after catching just one pass for 11 yards while playing 60 percent of the offensive snaps in Week 17. In what should be a much closer game this weekend, the young wideout will have a great chance to bounce back against Detroit's generous secondary. |
Thursday, January 05
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (hip) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. The 23-year-old initially injured his hip in Week 16 against the Dolphins. The Packers' rookie wideout did suit up against the Vikings last Sunday despite logging one limited practice session. He caught one of five targets for 11 yards in the Week 17 win over the Vikings. Watson will look to log a full practice ahead of Sunday Night Football versus the Lions. He has caught 36 passes for 507 yards and seven touchdowns over 13 games in 2022. Watson is borderline WR2 against a Lions defense that ranks 22nd in DVOA versus opposing WR2s. |
|  | Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (knee, thumb) returned to practice on Thursday after getting a regular maintenance day off on Wednesday. Rodgers has been dealing with a minor knee issue in recent weeks, but he will absolutely be on the field this Sunday night in a divisional showdown against the Detroit Lions to close out the regular season. With a win, the Packers will earn the final spot in the NFC playoffs. The 39-year-old Rodgers hasn't had high-end QB1 upside for fantasy managers this year and hasn't thrown multiple touchdown passes since Week 12, but he'll have an opportunity to produce some nice numbers against a shaky Lions defense this weekend. In Week 9 against Detroit, Rodgers went 23-for-43 for 291 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions in a loss. |
Sunday, January 01
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (hip) remains questionable ahead of Sunday's NFC North meeting with the Vikings. However, he will test things out pre-game before a decision is made concerning his availability. The rookie has emerged as one of Aaron Rodgers' favorite targets, accumulating seven touchdowns in the last six games. With the Packers in desperate need of a win, Watson will do all he can to be out there. But if he can't suit up, Allen Lazard and Romeo Doubs should receive most of Rodgers' attention versus a Vikings defense that has struggled against opposing wideouts all year. |
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (hip) is active for Week 17 against the Minnesota Vikings. He was listed as questionable after logging a limited practice on Friday. Watson entered Sunday as a true game-time decision, and evidently, the Packers believe that he is healthy enough to play. The rookie ranks as a WR3 in fantasy football this week. |
Friday, December 30
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (knee, ankle) was limited in practice on Thursday. This marks the second day in a row that Jones has been limited during practice due to lingering injuries. Honestly, this is likely the Packers being overly cautious with Jones as they get closer to gameday. Fantasy managers should fully expect Jones to be out there for the Week 17 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. Possibly, AJ Dillon gets more touches if Jones isn't 100 percent healthy. That being said, Jones should be considered a RB2 for this upcoming matchup against Minnesota. |
| | Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Christian Watson (hip) has been listed as questionable to play on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 17. After not practicing Wednesday or Thursday, Watson returned to the field as a limited participant, giving him a shot to suit up in another must-win game. The 23-year-old second-rounder saw eight targets in the first half of last Sunday's win over the Miami Dolphins, showing just how big of a role Watson has been playing for Green Bay in the second half of the season. If Watson is able to suit up, he'll have plenty of fantasy upside against a Vikings defense that has allowed 33.5 fantasy points per game to WRs, the most in the NFL. If he's inactive, Allen Lazard and rookie Romeo Doubs will work on the outside, with veteran Randall Cobb in the slot. |
| | Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (ankle, knee) was removed from Friday's final Week 17 injury report and will play on Sunday against the division-rival Minnesota Vikings. Jones rolled his ankle in the Week 16 win over the Miami Dolphins, but it's obviously not a major issue and he will be active this weekend. The Vikings defense is vulnerable everywhere and allows an average of 21.3 fantasy points in half-PPR leagues to opposing RBs, so both Jones and AJ Dillon could thrive on Sunday. The problem for Jones has been Dillon's increasing involvement with Jones battling nagging lower-body injuries in the second half. Jones should be treated as a midrange RB2 in fantasy with boom/bust potential in a very nice matchup. |
Thursday, December 29
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (ankle, knee) was listed as limited in Wednesday's practice. Jones suffered an ankle injury to begin the second half in the Week 16 win over the Miami Dolphins and was used sparingly for the rest of the contest. He finished with a disappointing six carries for 25 yards while catching both of his targets for only nine yards on a season-low-tying 38 percent of the offensive snaps. Neither of his two injuries seem very serious and he's likely to play this weekend in another must-win game against the division-rival Minnesota Vikings, but the 28-year-old could once again be limited/not as effective on Sunday if he plays. AJ Dillon would benefit from a fantasy and real-life standpoint if Jones is limited at all. |
| | Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Christian Watson (hip) will be limited in Thursday's practice after he missed Wednesday's session, according to head coach Matt LaFleur. Watson didn't play at all in the second half of the Christmas Day win over the Miami Dolphins in Week 16, but he still managed to catch six of a season-high-tying eight targets for 49 yards. The 23-year-old second-rounder has been quarterback Aaron Rodgers' favorite target in the second half of the season, so he should have a big role in another must-win game this Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings if he's able to play. Returning to practice on Thursday is a good sign. If Watson doesn't eventually get cleared, Allen Lazard and rookie Romeo Doubs would see more targets, as well as veteran slot man Randall Cobb. |
| | Contrary to a previous report, Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Christian Watson (hip) did not practice on Thursday. Head coach Matt LaFleur said earlier that Watson would be limited on Thursday, but that didn't end up being the case. With back-to-back missed practices, the 23-year-old second-rounder will likely need to practice on Friday to have a shot at playing in Week 17 against the Minnesota Vikings. Watson has really come on strong since Week 10, when he burst onto the scene with three touchdowns. All seven of his scores came in Weeks 10 through 13, and he's become one of quarterback Aaron Rodgers' favorite targets. However, fantasy managers may be without him this Sunday. If Watson isn't cleared, Allen Lazard, rookie Romeo Doubs and Randall Cobb would line up in three-wide sets. |
| | Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (knee, thumb) is back at practice on Thursday after sitting out Wednesday's session with a minor knee injury. Rodgers admitted he was given a veteran rest day to begin the practice week. He's dealing with a knee injury, but it shouldn't affect his performance in Week 17 in another must-win game against the Minnesota Vikings. In the first meeting with the Vikings in Week 1, Rodgers threw for just 195 yards, no touchdowns and an interception. The future Hall of Famer has been much better of late, although he has yet to go over 300 yards passing in a single game in 2022. The high-end QB1 upside is no longer there for Rodgers, but he has some low-end QB1/high-end QB2 appeal for fantasy managers this weekend as they Packers look to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. |
Wednesday, December 28
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (knee, thumb) did not take part in Wednesday's practice. Rodgers has been playing through a fractured right thumb for most of the season, but the knee injury is a new one that he suffered in the Week 16 win over the Miami Dolphins. The 39-year-old future Hall of Famer fully expects to play in another must-win game in Week 17 against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field. Expect Rodgers to return to practice on either Thursday or Friday. Rodgers was held under 200 yards passing with no touchdowns and an interception against the Vikings in Week 1, but that was the only game this year where he didn't throw a TD pass. He's been better of late, though, and he should be considered a low-end QB1/high-end QB2 for starting fantasy lineups this weekend. |
| | Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that rookie wide receiver Christian Watson (hip) did not practice on Wednesday. Watson is considered day-to-day after he missed the entire second half of the Week 16 win over the Miami Dolphins due to a hip injury. The 23-year-old rookie played only 38 percent of the offensive snaps but still managed six catches on eight targets for 49 yards in one half. Fellow rookie Romeo Doubs saw a big workload on Christmas Day with Watson injured, and he stands to benefit the most in Week 17 against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field if Watson is unable to get the green light to play. Veteran Randall Cobb would also line up in three-wide sets with Doubs and Allen Lazard. |
Monday, December 26
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (hip) didn't return to Sunday's win over the Dolphins. The rookie, who finished with six catches for 49 yards in Week 16, has emerged as Aaron Rodgers' favorite target. Naturally, there was some concern after his premature exit, especially from fantasy managers. However, it appears the 23-year-old avoided a serious injury, reporting after the game he wasn't concerned while adding, "I'll be alright." Although Watson will undergo further testing on Monday, there's hope he'll play in the Week 17 NFC North showdown against the Minnesota Vikings. |
Friday, December 23
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
|  | The Green Bay Packers and star offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $68 million in base value with a maximum value of $74 million on Friday, according to sources. The deal makes Jenkins the second-highest paid guard in the NFL. He was in the final year of his rookie deal and was likely headed toward the franchise tag in 2023. It's a massive deal for a player a year removed from tearing his ACL. Jenkins will receive a $24 million signing bonus. The 26-year-old is Green Bay's starting left guard, but he's extremely versatile and can play most positions on the O-line in a pinch, making him even more valuable to the team. Jenkins made the Pro Bowl in his second season in 2020 and has started 12 games for the Packers this year. |
| | Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (knee) was removed from Friday's final injury report and will play in Week 16 against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. Jones was listed as a limited participant in practice all week. The 28-year-old carried the ball 17 times for 90 yards and also caught four of his five targets for 36 yards and a touchdown on 56 percent of the offensive snaps in the Monday night win over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 15. Backfield mate AJ Dillon left with a concussion, but he was cleared the following day and should continue working in tandem with Jones on Christmas Day. A matchup against a high-scoring Dolphins team could spell trouble for Jones on the ground this weekend, but he should still be considered a low-end RB1/high-end RB2 for fantasy managers. |
Thursday, December 22
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (knee) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice. He is dealing with a knee issue and will have two more chances to log a full practice ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins. The 28-year-old rushed 17 times for 90 yards and caught four of five targets for 36 yards and a touchdown in last Monday's 24-12 win over the Rams. Backfield teammate A.J. Dillon (concussion) exited last Monday's victory during the second half with a concussion and did not return. Dillon's status for Week 16 is uncertain as he will have to clear protocols to have a chance to suit against Miami. Jones is a borderline RB1 and a must-start against the Dolphins, who have allowed the tenth most fantasy points to opposing running backs this season. |
Tuesday, December 20
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
|  | Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon (head) headed to the locker room in the fourth quarter of the Monday night game against the Los Angeles Rams and is being evaluated for a concussion. At this point in the game, it's highly unlikely that Dillon will return to this contest. The good news for his fantasy managers is that he had 11 carries for 36 yards and two touchdowns before leaving, also catching all three of his targets for an additional 35 yards. Patrick Taylor would have a bigger role as Aaron Jones' backup if Dillon indeed is put in the league's concussion protocol and cannot clear it heading into a shorter week in Week 16 against the Miami Dolphins on Christmas Day. Jones should see most of the backfield touches on Monday against LA if Dillon does not return. |
| | Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon (head) has cleared the concussion protocol on Tuesday, according to head coach Matt LaFleur. Dillon left the Monday night game against the Los Angeles Rams in the fourth quarter to be checked for a concussion and never returned, but he's already cleared the league's protocols and should be good to play in Week 16 against the Miami Dolphins on Christmas Day. Before leaving the contest, Dillon kept his touchdown streak alive by finding the end zone twice on 11 carries and 36 yards, also adding three catches for 35 yards. The 24-year-old battering ram of an RB has now scored four times on the ground for fantasy managers in the last three games. He should continue to share backfield touches with Aaron Jones this weekend. |
Monday, December 19
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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|  | The Green Bay Packers are releasing wide receiver Sammy Watkins on Monday, according to sources. Watkins will go on waivers and will surely attract some interest around the league. With rookie Romeo Doubs (ankle) returning from an extended absence on Monday night against the Los Angeles Rams, Watkins became the odd man out in the receiving room in Green Bay. The former first-round pick has played a grand total of 11 offensive snaps in the last two games and hasn't caught a pass since Week 10 against Dallas. On the year, Watkins has just 13 receptions for 206 yards and no touchdowns on 22 targets over nine games played. He belongs firmly on the waiver wire and is unlikely to find his way into a substantial role with another team to close out the 2022 season. |
Saturday, December 17
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (ankle) was limited for the second straight day in practice this week on Friday. Jones has been banged up for a while, but the injury hasn't been serious enough to keep him out of any games this year. The 28-year-old comes off the team's Week 14 bye as the RB10 in half-point PPR scoring to face the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night at Lambeau Field. He played only 32 percent of the offensive snaps in Week 13, so hopefully he'll be a bigger part of the game plan after a week off. Because there's still some concern about his injury, he'll be more of a high-end RB2 for fantasy managers this week. AJ Dillon will benefit from more touches if Jones remains limited at all. |
|  | Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that it would be unrealistic to think that rookie wide receiver Romeo Doubs (ankle) would be able to play a full complement of offensive snaps in his return to action this week against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night. "You can't put too much on his plate," LaFleur said. The 22-year-old has looked good in practices the last two weeks, but it sounds as though he'll be eased back into the offense with the Packers having their full group of receivers available in Week 15 for the first time since Week 2. Doubs missed more than a month with a high-ankle sprain, so fantasy managers should temper their expectations for the first-year wideout in the final four games. |
Thursday, December 15
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Romeo Doubs (ankle) is expected to play in Week 15 against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night for the first time since suffering a right high-ankle sprain in Week 9. With Doubs returning to practice this week, the Packers could have their full complement of receivers for the first time since Week 2. Last week's by appears to have done wonders for the 22-year-old, who has caught 31 of his 50 targets for 314 yards and three touchdowns in his first nine NFL games. Doubs was beginning to see a bigger role in the offense right before his injury, but he'll probably have to work his way back into the fold in the final four games of the season and could struggle to find consistent targets from quarterback Aaron Rodgers. |
Tuesday, December 13
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (shin), who didn't finish the Week 13 win over the Chicago Bears due to a shin injury, returned to practice on Tuesday. The Week 14 bye looks to have been a blessing for Jones as the team gets ready for a Monday night matchup versus the Los Angeles Rams in Week 15. The 28-year-old sat out most of the second half two weeks ago and finished with only nine carries for 26 yards. He also caught all five of his targets for 24 additional yards. It led to AJ Dillon having a season-high 119 scrimmage yards in the win over Chicago. Jones' return to practice early this week is a good sign that he'll be able to play on Monday night, but fantasy managers will need to keep a close eye on his practice status. If he's out or limited at all against LA, Dillon will have RB2 upside. |
| | Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Romeo Doubs (ankle) sounds confident that he can play in Week 15 on Monday night against the Los Angeles Rams after coming off the bye week. Doubs called it the right decision to sit out in Week 13 against the Chicago Bears. He said he ran full speed in a short practice on Tuesday and had no issues with the ankle that he injured on Nov. 6. The 22-year-old hasn't played since Week 9, so fantasy managers should be prepared for him to be eased back into a Packers receiving corps that is healthy otherwise. Before the injury, he had 31 catches (50 targets) for 314 yards and three touchdowns and was seeing his role increase, but that was also before fellow rookie Christian Watson took over as the team's No. 1 receiver. |
Tuesday, December 06
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
|  | Green Bay Packers left tackle David Bakhtiari (appendix) recently underwent an appendectomy and could miss extended time. "From what I'm told, it could be a while," head coach Matt LaFleur said on Monday. The 31-year-old had the surgery last Friday and missed the Week 13 win over the Chicago Bears, and it looks like he'll miss more time moving forward. The Packers still have their bye, but it remains to be seen when Bakhtiari will be able to play again in 2022. The three-time Pro Bowler has played in just nine games this season due to injuries. The Packers offensive line will be missing a key piece on quarterback Aaron Rodgers' blind side until Bakhtiari is healthy enough to return. |
Sunday, December 04
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs (ankle) has been ruled out for the Week 13 matchup against the Chicago Bears. The rookie wideout was trending in the right direction during practice this week. However, the Packers have decided to give Doubs another week off to get back to full strength. His absence is good news for the fantasy value of Christian Watson. Fantasy managers should consider Watson as a high-end WR2 for this matchup against the shaky Bears secondary. |
|  | Green Bay Packers linebacker De'Vondre Campbell (knee) returns from a four-game absence in Week 13. He has been sidelined since Week 8 versus Buffalo. The 29-year-old was dominant when healthy, totaling 64 tackles, one interception, and one touchdown. He'll look to pick up right where he left off against the Bears on Sunday. |
| | Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (shin) is officially questionable to return against the Chicago Bears on Sunday. It appears that Jones re-aggravated the shin injury that hindered him in practice all week long. The 28-year-old registered four rushing yards and 20 receiving yards before exiting. AJ Dillon will operate as the Packers' lead back in his absence. |
| | Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones has returned against the Chicago Bears in Week 13. He initially exited and was listed as questionable but evidently feels healthy enough to play. He'll continue operating as Green Bay's lead back while AJ Dillon remains involved, too. |
Saturday, December 03
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Romeo Doubs (ankle) is listed as questionable to play in Week 13 against the division-rival Chicago Bears. Doubs was limited in practice all week after missing the last three games due to a high-ankle sprain. The 22-year-old is no lock to return this Sunday, and even if he's active, he could take a back seat to fellow rookie Christian Watson and Allen Lazard in the passing attack. Veteran slot man Randall Cobb is also healthy, so if Doubs returns, quarterback Aaron Rodgers (ribs, thumb) will have his full complement of receivers against Chicago. If Doubs makes his return this weekend, he'll be hard to recommend as anything more than a boom/bust WR4/flex in deeper fantasy leagues. |
| | Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (rib, thumb) didn't receive a game designation on Friday and will start against the Chicago Bears in Week 13 on Sunday. The bad news, though, is that starting left tackle David Bakhtiari underwent an appendectomy on Friday and will not play. Rodgers probably isn't 100 percent going into the weekend after injuring his rib in the Week 12 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, but he's going to tough it out. The 39-year-old future Hall of Famer has also been playing through a broken right thumb, which has affected his accuracy. Rodgers has owned the Bears in his career, but he just hasn't been the same without Davante Adams this year and profiles as a low-end QB2 while playing through injuries. The good news is he could have all of his receivers back healthy if rookie Romeo Doubs (ankle) is active. |
Friday, December 02
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers running backs Aaron Jones (shin, glute) and A.J. Dillon (quad) were limited participants in Thursday's practice. Jones and Dillon have now logged back-to-back limited sessions. Neith running back is in danger of missing Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears and will have one more chance to log a full practice. Jones has rushed for 821 yards and two touchdowns while catching 43 passes for 304 yards and four scores over 12 games in 2022. Dillon has rushed for 531 yards on 125 attempts while catching 20 passes for 133 yards over 12 weeks. Jones remains a must-start, while Dillon is considered a flex play against the Bears in Week 13. |
| | Green Bay Packer wide receiver Romeo Doubs (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice. He returned to practice on Wednesday for the first time since suffering an ankle injury on November 6 against the Detroit Lions. The 22-year-old missed the last three weeks due to a high-ankle sprain. Doubs will have one more chance to log a full practice ahead of Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears. The Packers' rookie wideout has caught 31 passes for 314 yards and three touchdowns over nine games in 2022. Doubs is Green Bay's WR3 behind Allen Lazard and Christian Watson, making him mainly a flex play in deep-league formats if active for Week 13. |
Thursday, December 01
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Romeo Doubs (ankle) returned to practice on Wednesday for the first time since suffering an ankle injury on Nov. 6 against the Detroit Lions. The Packers receiver group could be at full strength in Week 13 against the Chicago Bears this Sunday if Doubs is able to play. Doubs was officially limited Wednesday after missing the last three games with a high right ankle sprain. The fourth-rounder could very well be limited this weekend if he's active, and there's also a chance he's held out completely with the Packers' bye coming in Week 14. With Doubs out recently, fellow rookie Christian Watson has benefitted the most with six touchdowns in the last three games. At the very least, Doubs is worth a stash in deeper leagues for the stretch run. |
| | Green Bay Packers running backs Aaron Jones (shin/glute) and A.J. Dillon (quadriceps) each practiced in a limited capacity on Wednesday. While Jones has been on the injury report for the past few weeks, Dillon is joining him to start Week 13 after taking an awkward hit late in Sunday Night Football against the Philadelphia Eagles. With each being limited to start the week, they should improve in the coming practice sessions, and likely suit up in a favorable matchup against the Chicago Bears. Monitor both situations, but don't panic yet as it's still early. |
| | Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that quarterback Aaron Rodgers (rib, thumb) will practice on Thursday. "As far as how much he'll do, it'll be limited," LaFleur said. Rodgers has been playing through a fractured right thumb, but he also injured his rib in the Sunday night loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Scans on Monday ruled out any significant damage, so Rodgers plans to play through the injury in Week 13 against the Chicago Bears, a team he continues to dominate in his career. The 38-year-old is likely to be getting rookie receiver Romeo Doubs (ankle) back this week as well, so he should have his full complement of wideouts on Sunday. At less than 100 percent health, Rodgers should be considered a midrange QB2 this weekend for fantasy managers. |
Wednesday, November 30
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said he expects quarterback Aaron Rodgers (rib, thumb) to play in Week 13 against the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Rodgers is nursing a rib injury as well as a fractured right thumb and didn't practice on Wednesday, but he said on Tuesday that scans on his rib came back clean and that he expects to play. The future Hall of Famer left Sunday night's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the second half and was worried he was playing with a punctured lung. Now that a serious injury has been ruled out, he'll try to continue this dominance over the Bears in Week 13. The soon-to-be 39-year-old threw for 234 yards and two touchdowns in the first meeting with Chicago in Week 2. He'll continue being a QB2 in fantasy this weekend. |
Tuesday, November 29
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (thumb, rib) exited Sunday night's game against the Eagles in the fourth quarter and did not return. When speaking at a press conference on Monday, head coach Matt LaFleur said the 39-year-old is feeling better than he was on Sunday and will get the start if he's cleared by medical staff. Green Bay is currently sitting at 4-8, meaning their chances of making the playoffs are very slim, but they are not mathematically eliminated. If the former MVP is sidelined, the team will turn to Jordan Love, who came in to replace Rodgers on Sunday, throwing for 113 yards and a touchdown in relief. He would be a streaming option facing the Bears on Sunday if Rodgers is out. |
| | Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (ribs) said on the Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday that he received positive results from his scans on Monday and that he plans on playing in Week 13 against the Chicago Bears. Rodgers injured his ribs late in the Sunday night loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 12 and never returned to the contest. X-rays ruled out a punctured lung, but it's unclear exactly what is ailing him. The 38-year-old future Hall of Famer is also dealing with an avulsion fracture in his right thumb that he's been playing with for a while, which has affected his accuracy at times. Expect Rodgers' practice repetitions to be limited this week entering Sunday's meeting with the Bears, where Rodgers will be an even riskier QB2 if he plays. |
Monday, November 28
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (oblique) is questionable to return to Sunday night's matchup against Philadelphia. The signal-caller is already dealing with a thumb injury, so another ailment added to his list wouldn't be ideal regarding his availability moving forward. Rodgers was having a fantastic evening before taking the hit that resulted in his premature departure, amassing 140 yards and two touchdowns off 11-for-16 passing. He was observed exiting the locker room and walking back to the field without his shoulder pads, so it appears Jordan Love could be under center for the remainder of the contest. |
| | Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (thumb, ribs) is expected to undergo more testing on Monday. The 39-year-old suffered a thumb fracture during Sunday's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. He will also have more testing done on his ribs to see the significance of that injury. Rodgers says that he's going to be out there next week as long as he's cleared to play. Fantasy managers will have to wait and see until after the team does more testing. The Packers playoff hopes are looking bleak at the moment. Possibly, they hand over the reigns to Jordan Love for the final stretch of games. He'd have streaming potential in a favorable matchup against the Chicago Bears in Week 13. |
| | Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said the team doesn't have much more clarity on quarterback Aaron Rodgers' rib injury on Monday after he underwent some scans. "I know he's feeling better today. I think we'll know more in the next couple days," LaFleur said. X-rays on Rodgers' ribs on Sunday night weren't very clear, but they did rule out a punctured lung. The 38-year-old future Hall of Famer left the game in the third quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 12 and didn't return, leaving his availability for Week 13 against the Chicago Bears in question. Rodgers is already playing with an avulsion fracture of his right thumb, but he said he plans to play this weekend if tests rule out any injury to his ribs. If he's not cleared, backup Jordan Love would get the start against Chicago. Stay tuned for more details on Rodgers' ribs. |
Sunday, November 27
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (thumb) has been playing through an avulsion fracture in his right thumb, according to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport. The veteran initially injured himself in Week 5 but has yet to miss a game in 2022. An avulsion fracture occurs when the ligament rips "away from the attachment, taking some bone with it." The resulting joint instability can make it difficult to grip and throw a football. Such an ailment almost always requires surgery, which Rodgers intends to put off until the offseason. For now, he'll remain on the field, playing through pain and trying to get the 4-7 Packers back in playoff contention. In the meantime, he'll continue to rank as a high-end QB2 in fantasy football. |
Saturday, November 26
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Romeo Doubs (ankle) missed practice all week and has been ruled out for the Week 12 contest on Sunday night against the Philadelphia Eagles. Doubs hasn't practiced or played since he suffered a right high-ankle sprain on Nov. 6. The 22-year-old is slowly improving, but it remains to be seen if he'll be able to return in Week 13 against the division-rival Chicago Bears. In Doubs' absence in recent weeks, fellow rookie Christian Watson has stepped up in a big way to the tune of four touchdown receptions in the last two games. Watson, Allen Lazard and veteran slot man Randall Cobb should continue to work as quarterback Aaron Rodgers' top three pass-catchers in a tough matchup in Week 12 against the Eagles defense. |
| | Green Bay Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari (knee) remains questionable for the Week 12 meeting with the Philadelphia Eagles. The veteran dealt with the same issue heading into the Week 11 matchup against Tennessee but managed to suit up. He also practiced in full on Friday, so it would be surprising if he wasn't available for this one. Aaron Rodgers could certainly use him, especially facing a punishing Eagles defense that ranks third in the league in sacks. That said, Rodgers' outlook isn't promising versus Philly. However, the signal-caller will be a less attractive fantasy option if Bakhtiari isn't available. |
Thursday, November 24
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (thumb) confirmed on Wednesday that his right thumb has been broken since Week 5, when the injury happened on the last play in the London game. Surgery has never been on the table, and it won't be after the season, either. The 38-year-old future Hall of Famer was once again limited in practice on Wednesday, as he has been since he broke his right thumb. Rodgers hasn't missed any time with the injury, but his accuracy has been affected, and the Packers' offensive skill players continue to be banged up with injuries around him. In a tough matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles this Sunday night, Rodgers will be a midrange QB2 option for fantasy managers. |
|  | The Green Bay Packers claimed former Los Angeles Rams linebacker Justin Hollins off waivers on Wednesday, according to a source. Hollins was waived by the Rams on Tuesday, and it didn't take much time for him to find a new home. The 26-year-old has 26 tackles (15 solo), three QB hits, one sack, one forced fumble and a fumble recovery in 10 games (five starts) for the Rams in 2022. The former fifth-rounder will give the Packers some more depth on defense. In his four NFL seasons to this point, Hollins has 97 tackles (59 solo), six tackles for loss, 11 QB hits, seven sacks, three forced fumbles and fumble recovery in 49 games (seven starts). |
Friday, November 18
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers offensive tackles David Bakhtiari (knee) and Elgton Jenkins (knee) are both active for the Thursday night game against the Tennessee Titans after being listed as questionable to play. The left side of Green Bay's offensive line will receive a big boost with both Bakhtiari and Jenkins available in Week 11. It's good news for quarterback Aaron Rodgers, running back Aaron Jones and the rest of the Packers offense as they look for their second straight win following a five-game losing streak that was snapped last Sunday. |
Thursday, November 17
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Tennessee Titans. He hasn't practiced since suffering a high-ankle sprain in the Week 9 loss to the Detroit Lions. The 22-year-old is expected to miss the next four-to-six weeks, but the Packers have yet to place the rookie on injured reserve. Christian Watson, Allen Lazard, and Sammy Watkins will be quarterback Aaron Rodgers' top targets against the Titans in Week 11. Watson should have an expanded role on Thursday and is a flex play after catching four passes for 107 yards and three touchdowns in last Sunday's win over Dallas. |
|  | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb (ankle) is expected to play Thursday night against the Tennessee Titans. He was designated for return from injured reserve Tuesday and was able to practice this week. The 32-year-old has caught 18 passes for 257 yards over six games in 2022. With Romeo Doubs (ankle) ruled out, Cobb will provide the Packers' wide receiver depth behind Allen Lazard, Sammy Watkins, and Christian Watson. Fantasy managers might want to see how Cobb is used in his first game before starting him in Week 11. |
| | The Green Bay Packers officially activated wide receiver Randall Cobb (ankle) from Injured Reserve on Thursday and also elevated linebacker La'Darius Hamilton from the practice squad to the active roster. Cobb returns to the fold for Thursday Night Football against the Tennessee Titans after missing the last four games with a right high-ankle sprain. It's good news for the Packers offense with rookie Romeo Doubs (ankle) out again, but the 32-year-old pass-catcher isn't a strong fantasy option in his first game back, despite a good matchup. Allen Lazard and rookie Christian Watson, who exploded for three touchdowns last Sunday, should be quarterback Aaron Rodgers' primary passing targets. Veteran Sammy Watkins will also be active. Cobb has yet to find the end zone in 2022. |
Wednesday, November 16
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs (ankle) was not able to practice on Tuesday. The rookie wideout is dealing with a high-ankle sprain that he suffered in Week 9. The 22-year-old hasn't practiced since then and is likely to remain out for the Week 11 matchup against the Tennessee Titans. The injury timeframe is about four-to-six weeks, so Doubs should be able to return around Week 13. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect Doubs to play this week. |
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (ankle) was a full participant during Tuesday's practice. This was only a walkthrough, but it's nice to see Watson being part of it. There's a good chance that he'll be available for Thursday's game after getting in a limited practice session on Monday. The expectation is that he'll be removed off the injury report soon. Fantasy managers should consider Watson a WR3 for this upcoming matchup with the Tennessee Titans. |
| | Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (thumb) was listed as a limited participant on Tuesday after receiving a DNP on Monday. The 38-year-old is coming off an impressive performance against an explosive Dallas defense on Sunday, leading his team to a 31-28 overtime victory. The former MVP has been under scrutiny amidst a 4-6 season but can still take his team to the playoffs because they are tied for the eighth-best record in the NFC. Rodgers has been managing the thumb issue for several weeks now and will take on the Titans Thursday night in what figures to be a competitive contest, facing another stout defense. |
|  | The Green Bay Packers signed wide receiver Dede Westbrook to their practice squad on Tuesday. The 29-year-old last played in 2021 as a member of the Vikings, finishing that season with ten receptions for 68 yards. He spent the first four seasons of his career in Jacksonville, three of which he was productive in. Green Bay is desperate for help at the wide receiver position given the litany of injuries they've suffered, but the former Jaguar is unlikely to make much impact even if he is able to crack the active roster. |
Tuesday, November 15
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
|  | The Green Bay Packers released wide receiver Amari Rodgers and running back Kylin Hill on Tuesday. Rodgers lost a fumble during a punt return in the Week 10 overtime win over the Dallas Cowboys and played just six offensive snaps despite the team's injuries at the position. Rodgers' release is a sign that veteran slot man Randall Cobb (ankle) could return from Injured Reserve in time to play on Thursday night against the Tennessee Titans. The 23-year-old Rodgers had four catches on eight targets for 50 yards in 10 games this year. Hill was returning from a torn ACL this year and played in just two games, carrying the ball one time for a seven-yard gain in Week 9. There's a chance that the Packers bring both players back to the practice squad if they clear waivers. |
| | The Green Bay Packers designated wide receiver Randall Cobb (ankle) to return from Injured Reserve on Tuesday, opening up a 21-day window for the team to officially activate him from IR. Head coach Matt LaFleur said on Monday that there was a chance that Cobb could return to play on Thursday night against the Tennessee Titans, but the team will have to officially activate him from IR on Wednesday for that to happen. Even if the 32-year-old is active for Week 11, the Packers will likely ease him back into slot duties this week. Cobb has 18 catches on 26 targets for 257 yards and no touchdowns in six games played this year and won't be anything more than a low-upside WR4/flex option in deeper fantasy leagues once he returns to game action. |
Monday, November 14
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that wide receiver Randall Cobb (ankle) could be activated from Injured Reserve this week and play on Thursday Night Football against the Tennessee Titans. The Packers are listing Cobb as day-to-day right now. Cobb was put on Injured Reserve on Oct. 22 and was expected to return in two to six weeks, but it sounds as though he's making pretty good progress. It would be a bit of a surprise for the 32-year-old veteran to return on a short week, and if Cobb is active, he'll almost certainly be on a limited snap count. Even in a thin receiving corps, Cobb wasn't all that attractive in fantasy before his injury, catching 18 of 26 targets for 257 yards and no touchdowns in six games (one start). The emergence of rookie Christian Watson (three TDs in Week 10) could limit Cobb's role when he returns. |
Sunday, November 13
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
|  | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Amari Rodgers (hamstring) and tackle David Bakhtiari (knee) are active for Week 10 against the Dallas Cowboys. Both players had been listed as questionable. Rodgers has caught just four passes for 50 yards this season but could see increased volume with Romeo Doubs (ankle) out. Meanwhile, the presence of Bakhtiari will be huge for the Packers' rushing attack. |
Saturday, November 12
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
|  | Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur told reporters on Friday that cornerback Eric Stokes (ankle, knee) is likely done for the rest of the year after getting injured in the Week 9 loss to the Detroit Lions. It's probably a formality that the Packers will eventually place the 23-year-old on Injured Reserve, which is a considerable blow to their secondary moving forward. If Stokes is indeed done for the rest of the season, he'll finish 2022 with 26 tackles (21 solo) in nine games played in his second NFL campaign. He was a first-round selection in 2021. The Packers defense also lost starting outside linebacker Rashan Gary to a season-ending knee injury in the same contest last week. Stokes has started a total of 23 games since entering the league last year. |
Friday, November 11
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
|  | Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (back) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice. He has now been limited in back-to-back practices due to a back issue. The 38-year-old is trending in the right direction towards suiting up Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys. He has been solid this season, converting 9-of-11 field goal attempts while going a perfect 17-for-17 in extra-point tries. Barring a setback, Crosby can be used as a streamer in deep-league formats against the Cowboys in Week 10. |
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Sammy Watkins (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice. He returned Thursday after being absent from Wednesday's session due to a knee injury. Per Packers head coach Matt LaFleur, the veteran wide receiver is dealing with some "bumps and bruises." The 29-year-old has been quiet since returning from the injured reserve in Week 7. He has four catches on 10 targets for 48 yards over three games. If active, Watkins will have an expanded role with Romeo Doubs (ankle) out for 4-to-6 weeks. Despite the increased role, fantasy managers can avoid starting Watkins against the Cowboys in Week 10. |
| | Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (ankle) has been removed from Friday's final injury report and will play in Week 10 against the Dallas Cowboys. Jones sat out the fourth quarter of the Week 9 loss to the Detroit Lions, but he has rebounded nicely from his ankle injury and should serve as Green Bay's lead back as the Packers look to put an end to their losing streak versus Dallas. With all of the Packers injured offensive bodies, Jones figures to have a sizeable role in this game and should be considered a strong RB2 choice for fantasy managers. Jones enters Week 10 action as the RB10 in fantasy scoring with 107 carries for 600 yards and one touchdown while adding 32 receptions for 210 yards and three more touchdowns in nine games. |
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Amari Rodgers (quadriceps) and left tackle David Bakhtiari (knee) are listed as questionable for Week 10 against the Dallas Cowboys. Rookie receiver Romeo Doubs (ankle) was also ruled out, and veteran Randall Cobb (ankle) remains on Injured Reserve, so the Packers will be short-handed at receiver again this weekend. Even if Rodgers is able to play on Sunday, he'll be behind Allen Lazard, Sammy Watkins and rookies Christian Watson and Samori Toure in the receiving pecking order. The 23-year-old has caught just four of his eight targets for 50 yards and no touchdowns in nine games in his second NFL season. If Bakhtiari can't play, it will be more bad news for quarterback Aaron Rodgers. |
Thursday, November 10
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
|  | The Green Bay Packers claimed safety Johnathan Abram off waivers from the Las Vegas Raiders on Wednesday, according to a source. The Raiders waived the former first-rounder on Tuesday, but he'll quickly latch on with a new team. The 26-year-old is a bruiser and a physical presence in the secondary, but failure to succeed in coverage is ultimately what caused him to be cut by the Raiders. He'll likely be eased into his new environment in Green Bay, but Abram could eventually enter the team's starting lineup in the secondary. The Packers have actually allowed the second-fewest passing yards per game (170.6) this year. In eight games in Vegas before getting cut, Abram had 48 tackles (35 solo) and one pass defensed. |
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Sammy Watkins (knee) didn't practice Wednesday. Per Packers head coach Matt LaFleur, the veteran wide receiver is dealing with some "bumps and bruises." The 29-year-old has been quiet since returning from the injured reserve in Week 7. He has four catches on 10 targets for 48 yards over three games. The Packers are banged up at wide receiver as Romeo Doubs (ankle) is out for four-to-six weeks while Allen Lazard (shoulder) and Christian Watson (concussion) are dealing with injuries. If Watkins is active, he is not on the fantasy radar against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 10. |
Wednesday, November 09
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (ankle) and rookie wide receiver Christian Watson (chest, concussion) returned to practice on Wednesday despite leaving the Week 9 game with injuries. Jones was listed as limited, while Watson surprisingly was a full go. X-rays turned up negative on Jones' left ankle, so he'll have a chance to play in Week 10 against the Dallas Cowboys. The 27-year-old isn't guaranteed to play, though, and even if he's active, most of the backfield work could go to AJ Dillon. Watson has suffered two head injuries the last two weeks, but apparently he was cleared from the concussion protocol on Sunday and could play this week. With fellow rookie Romeo Doubs (ankle) out multiple weeks, Watson will have a chance for a bigger role in the passing attack if he can just stay on the field. |
| | Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (thumb) and wide receiver Sammy Watkins (knee) both missed practice on Wednesday. Rodgers continues to be limited in what he can do in practice to kick off the week, but he always has returned on Thursday and Friday and hasn't missed a game due to the injury. It seems like every single one of his receivers are currently injured. It's sad to say, but Rodgers has become a low-upside QB2 in fantasy with the lack of receiving talent around him. Watkins hasn't been 100 percent since coming off Injured Reserve in Week 7. Despite plenty of opportunity in the receiving room with everyone else seemingly injured, he has just four catches on 10 targets for 48 yards. Watkins must get healthy and on the same page with Rodgers before fantasy managers will even look at him. |
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard (shoulder) and kicker Mason Crosby (back) were both listed as limited in practice on Wednesday. Lazard missed Week 8 but returned to catch four of 10 targets for 87 yards and a touchdown in the Week 9 loss to the Detroit Lions. He's basically the healthiest Packers receiver right now and should see a heavy target share this weekend given all of the team's injuries at the position. Lazard should at least be a low-end WR2 in Week 10. Crosby should be fine to kick this weekend, but he has been well off the fantasy radar in Green Bay's lackluster offense in 2022. He comes into Week 10 as the 26th-ranked kicker in overall fantasy points. You can do better at the kicking position. |
Monday, November 07
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (concussion) caught both of his targets for 24 yards during the team's 15-9 loss to the Detroit Lions. The rookie exited last week's contest against Buffalo after suffering a concussion on his first catch of the game. This week, Watson took another nasty shot on his second catch and never returned with another concussion. Suffering two head injuries in as many weeks is highly troubling, and with how stiff the league has been on the matter after Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa sustained the same injury over the course of two weeks, we may not see Watson for some time. The Green Bay receiving corps is extremely banged up at the moment, with Allen Lazard being the only trustworthy option for fantasy purposes. When Watson returns, he will be nothing more than a bench stash and can safely be dropped to the waiver wire in all redraft formats. |
| | Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (ankle) exited Sunday's loss to the Lions. He didn't return and was seen wearing a boot on his left foot after the game. Fortunately, X-rays were negative, so the Packers dodged a bullet on a day that also saw Romeo Doubs (ankle) and Christian Watson (head) succumb to injuries. As a result, all three men will need to clear some hurdles if they hope to be available in Week 10 against the Dallas Cowboys. Jones sounds like he has a chance of suiting up, although he may have to play through pain moving ahead. If he's not available, A.J. Dillon will be the No. 1 option out of the backfield. |
|  | Green Bay Packers linebacker Rashan Gary (knee) was seen using crutches after the team's Week 9 loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday. The 24-year-old was carted to the locker room in the second half and never returned to the contest. The fact that he was on crutches isn't a good sign for his availability in Week 10 against the Dallas Cowboys, but the Packers will likely have an update on him early in the week. Gary was able to produce two solo tackles and a QB hits in the game against Detroit before leaving. He entered the Week 9 contest with 29 tackles (19 solo), seven tackles for loss, 11 QB hits, six sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in eight games. An extended absence from Gary would be a big blow to the Packers defense. |
| | Tests on Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones' ankle on Monday came back negative, and "(Jones) should be able to play this week," according to a source. Not only did the Packers lose to the Detroit Lions on Sunday, but they added injury to insult, with rookie receivers Romeo Doubs (ankle) and Christian Watson (concussion) and linebacker Rashan Gary (knee) all getting hurt. We won't know what Jones' chances of playing in Week 10 against the Dallas Cowboys are until the practice week starts on Wednesday, but it's a good sign that his ankle injury doesn't appear to be too serious. If the 27-year-old is limited at all against Dallas or inactive altogether, AJ Dillon would become the Packers' lead back. We'll keep a close eye on Jones this week. |
| | Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Romeo Doubs (ankle) has a high-ankle sprain, according to a source. It's an injury that usually requires four to six weeks on the sidelines, although further tests will determine Doubs' timetable for a return. In any case, we won't see Doubs for at least several weeks, which is more bad news for quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the Packers' inept offense. Rookie Christian Watson also suffered his second concussion in as many weeks in the Week 9 loss to the Detroit Lions, so he's likely looking at missed time as well. With Doubs and Watson likely both out in Week 10 against the Dallas Cowboys, Allen Lazard, Sammy Watkins and rookie Samori Toure could be the team's top three wideouts. Randall Cobb (ankle) remains on Injured Reserve. |
| | Green Bay Packers linebacker Rashan Gary (knee) suffered a torn right ACL in the Week 9 loss to the Detroit Lions, according to a source. He'll undergo an MRI exam to determine if there is additional damage, but Gary will now miss the rest of the season. Gary will finish the year with six sacks, 32 tackles (21 solo), seven tackles for loss, 12 QB hits, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in nine games played. The 24-year-old could be in danger of missing the start of next season as well, depending on how his rehab goes in the offseason. Gary's absence the rest of the way is a big blow to the middle of the Packers defense. |
Sunday, November 06
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs (ankle) was carted to the locker room and is officially listed as questionable to return against the Detroit Lions. He caught one pass for 18 yards before exiting the game. Sammy Watkins and Christian Watson will likely see more snaps in his absence, operating behind Allen Lazard. |
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs (ankle) has been downgraded to out for the remainder of Week 9. He had been carted to the locker room and was initially listed as questionable. Now, though, he's done for the day. He caught one pass for 18 yards before exiting the game. Sammy Watkins and Christian Watson will likely see more snaps in his absence, operating behind Allen Lazard. Meanwhile, Green Bay is listing tackle David Bakhtiari (knee) as questionable. His absence is bad news for a Packers offense struggling to get much going in Detroit. |
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (head) exited Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions and is being evaluated for a concussion. Presumably, under the terms of the NFL's new protocol, Watson will be unable to return. He finishes with two catches for 24 yards. Meanwhile, pass rusher Rashan Gary (knee) was carted to the locker room. It remains to be seen whether he'll return. |
| | Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (ankle) is questionable to return against the Detroit Lions in Week 9. He exited in the third quarter of the close divisional battle. If Jones is forced to miss any time, AJ Dillon would serve as the lead back, ranking as a solid RB2 option in fantasy football. |
|  | Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cameron Dantzler (ankle) was ruled out for the rest of the Week 9 game against the Washington Commanders with an ankle injury. Dantzler suffered the injury in the first half and was ruled out in the second half. With the 24-year-old out for the rest of the game, the Vikings will ask Patrick Peterson, Chandon Sullivan and Andrew Booth to play more defensive snaps. It remains to be seen if Dantzler's injury is serious enough to keep him out beyond this weekend. Dantzler had one tackle in the game before departing. |
| | Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (ankle) took nine carries for 25 yards and added 20 yards on two receptions during the team's 15-9 loss to the Detroit Lions. The 27-year-old did not return to the game after suffering what was reported to be an ankle injury. After leaving the locker room, he ran back to the sideline, but the coaching staff never allowed him to return to the field. The severity of the injury is currently unknown, but it is disappointing for Jones, who had strung together a couple of solid fantasy performances and was projected as a top-tier option this week. He never really got anything going in this game, much like the rest of the Green Bay offense, but he was well on his way to a 15-plus touch performance. Monitor injury reports for Jones this week, but he will be considered an RB2 if he can suit up against Dallas. |
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs (foot) was seen wearing a walking boot and using crutches after Sunday's loss to Detroit. The rookie suffered an ankle injury early in the contest and took a cart ride to the locker room before eventually being ruled out. He finished with only one catch for 18 yards. There's a chance he won't be available for the Week 10 meeting against the Dallas Cowboys. However, considering how bad Green Bay's offense has looked, fantasy managers may want to keep Doubs out of the lineup even if he is healthy. |
| | Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (ankle) was seen wearing a walking boot after Sunday's loss to the Lions. The 27-year-old suffered a left ankle injury, ultimately ruling him out for the remainder of Week 9. He finished with only 25 yards off nine carries while catching both targets. However, the injury certainly hindered his production on a day where he was expected to flourish. Romeo Doubs (ankle) was also banged up in this one, so Aaron Rodgers could be without both for the Week 10 showdown against the Cowboys. If Jones can't go, A.J. Dillon, who had 34 yards off 11 touches, will be the top option out of the backfield. |
Friday, November 04
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
|  | Green Bay Packers wide receivers Allen Lazard (shoulder) and Christian Watson (concussion) are both listed as questionable to face the Detroit Lions in Week 9. Left tackle David Bakhtiari (knee) is also questionable. Lazard was limited during the week, giving him a chance to play after he was out in the Week 8 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Watson returned last week from a multi-game absence due to a hamstring injury and quickly suffered a concussion. He's working his way through the league's concussion protocol. Rookies Romeo Doubs and Samori Toure and veteran Sammy Watkins would all be in for bigger roles yet again if both Lazard and Watson are inactive on Sunday. When healthy, Lazard has been quarterback Aaron Rodgers' top aerial target. |
Thursday, November 03
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Christian Watson (concussion) was listed as a non-participant in practice on Wednesday. Watson returned from a multi-week absence due to a hamstring injury in the Week 8 loss to the Buffalo Bills and promptly suffered a concussion. The 23-year-old will need to pass through the league's concussion protocol in order to play this Sunday against the Detroit Lions. Allen Lazard (shoulder) has a chance to return this weekend, so it will be very hard to trust Watson as a fantasy contributor if he ends up clearing the protocol and playing. Watson has only eight catches for 64 yards and no touchdowns in his first five NFL games. If Watson isn't cleared, rookies Romeo Doubs and Samori Toure could have big roles alongside veteran Sammy Watkins. |
| | Green Bay Packers wide receivers Allen Lazard (shoulder) and Christian Watson (concussion) were both seen practicing in pads on Thursday. Lazard was limited on Wednesday after sitting out the Week 8 loss to the Buffalo Bills, so he looks to be on the right track towards returning this Sunday to face the Detroit Lions. Watson was a DNP on Wednesday, so he appears to be progressing through the league's concussion protocol. There's a good chance both players will be questionable this weekend, casting some doubt on the team's receiving corps against Detroit. Lazard should be quarterback Aaron Rodgers' top target if he's active, while rookies Romeo Doubs and Samori Toure and veteran Sammy Watkins will have bigger roles again if one or both of Lazard and/or Watson are inactive. |
Wednesday, November 02
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard (shoulder) will practice on Wednesday, according to head coach Matt LaFleur. The veteran wide receiver missed last week's 27-17 loss to the Buffalo Bills because of a shoulder injury he suffered the week before. Lazard's return to practice is excellent news for fantasy players. Last week he didn't practice at all and was ruled out for the matchup against the Bills. Furthermore, the former undrafted free agent from Iowa State mentioned how he heard a 'snap, crackle, and pop' when he injured his shoulder in Week 7. Assuming he practices again on Thursday and Friday, Lazard is an appealing flex option this week against the Detroit Lions. |
Monday, October 31
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (head) will not return to Sunday night's matchup versus the Buffalo Bills. Watson returned for this one after missing his previous two games with a hamstring injury. However, the rookie didn't last long and was ruled out after taking a hit on Green Bay's opening drive, finishing with just one catch for 12 yards. The team was already without Allen Lazard (shoulder) and Randall Cobb (ankle) heading into Week 8, so losing Watson is obviously not ideal for Aaron Rodgers and the struggling offense. Nonetheless, until any of those guys are ready to return, Romeo Dobbs and Sammy Watkins will likely see the most attention from Rodgers moving ahead. Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon will also be involved more than usual. |
| | Green Bay Packers linebacker De'Vondre Campbell (knee) is listed as questionable to return to the Sunday night game against the Buffalo Bills after suffering a knee injury in the first half. Campbell was seen walking to the locker room late in the second quarter with an ice pack on his right knee. It's unclear if the 29-year-old will be able to return for the second half, and if he doesn't, it's more bad news for a Packers defense that is getting exposed by an elite Buffalo offense. Expect Eric Wilson to see more playing time for Green Bay if Campbell doesn't make it back in this contest. Before leaving with his knee injury, Campbell had three tackles (two solo). |
| | Green Bay Packers linebacker De'Vondre Campbell (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of the Sunday night game against the Buffalo Bills due to a knee injury that he suffered late in the second quarter. Green Bay's defense will be without Campbell and Quay Walker, who was ejected earlier in the game for a scuffle on the sidelines. With both Campbell and Walker out for the rest of the contest, Isaiah McDuffie and Eric Wilson will see more snaps in the middle. The 29-year-old Campbell is a staple in IDP leagues, but it remains to be seen if his knee injury is serious enough to keep him out in Week 9 against the Detroit Lions. Campbell had three tackles (two solo) before departing Sunday night's game. |
Sunday, October 30
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Christian Watson (hamstring) and left tackle David Bakhtiari (knee) are officially active ahead of Sunday night's meeting with the Bills. The rookie has missed his previous two games after suffering a hamstring injury in Week 5. The Packers will need all the help they can get with Allen Lazard (shoulder) and Randall Cobb (ankle) out of commission. However, that still won't make Watson much of a fantasy option versus a potent Bills defense. The return of Bakhtiari is good news for struggling quarterback Aaron Rodgers. |
Friday, October 28
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | The Green Bay Packers officially ruled out wide receiver Allen Lazard (shoulder) for the Week 8 contest against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday Night Football. Lazard was unable to practice at all this week after injuring his shoulder in the Week 7 loss to the Washington Commanders, and it remains to be seen if he'll be ready to play in Week 9. Randall Cobb (ankle) is on Injured Reserve and rookie Christian Watson (hamstring) is questionable to play, so Green Bay could be rolling into a tough Sunday night battle on the road against the Bills with Sammy Watkins, rookies Romeo Doubs and Samori Toure and Amari Rodgers as its top receivers. Tight end Robert Tonyan should be a strong upside TE1 play this weekend. |
| | Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Christian Watson (hamstring) is listed as questionable for the Sunday night matchup against the Buffalo Bills in Week 8. Watson has missed the last two games after injuring his hamstring in Week 5 in London. "Feeling really good, feeling really confident," said Watson on Thursday. "Obviously, I just have to take care of myself and make sure I'm doing the right things so I can stay on the field and stay healthy." Even with Allen Lazard (shoulder) and Randall Cobb (ankle) out this week, Watson would be tough to recommend as a flex play, even in deeper leagues. The 23-year-old has just seven catches on 11 targets for 52 yards in his first four NFL games. If Watson misses his third straight contest, rookies Romeo Doubs and Samori Toure and Amari Rodgers will have bigger roles behind veteran Sammy Watkins. |
Thursday, October 27
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (thumb) was absent from practice on Wednesday. This missed practice now marks the third Wednesday in a row that Rodgers has been unavailable. The former MVP has been enduring a rough season as he's been unable to build a strong rapport with any Green Bay receiver while his statistics have suffered. While he has continued to play over the weeks, this thumb issue may be a legitimate factor for his drop in performance. Fantasy managers should assume that Rodgers will suit up, but he is taking on a stout Buffalo Bills defense. It'd be best to look elsewhere for a starting quarterback in Week 8. |
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Sammy Watkins (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. After missing the last four weeks, the 29-year-old returned to action last Sunday against the Washington Commanders and caught two of his four targets, gaining 36 yards. He has been dealing with a hamstring issue and could be limited at practice this week. Watkins has eight catches for 147 yards and is third on Green Bay's WR depth chart behind Allen Lazard and Romeo Dobbs. The veteran wideout is a boom-or-bus option against the Buffalo Bills if active in Week 8. |
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard (shoulder) was listed as a non-participant in Thursday's practice for the second straight day. Lazard hurt his left shoulder in the Week 7 loss to the Washington Commanders and was seen in a sling after the game. There's a pretty good chance that the 26-year-old won't be available this weekend against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night, and he'll become an even riskier fantasy option in Week 8 if he's listed as questionable on the final injury report on Friday. Randall Cobb (ankle) is also on Injured Reserve and rookie Christian Watson (hamstring) has been sidelined a few weeks. If Lazard is inactive, the Packers could be rolling with Sammy Watkins, rookies Romeo Doubs and Samori Toure and Amari Rodgers as their wideouts. |
| | Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (thumb) returned to practice on Thursday after missing Wednesday's session. He has his injured right thumb taped, and it's the same routine he's followed in recent weeks after initially injuring his thumb three weeks ago. The 38-year-old shouldn't be in any danger of missing the Sunday night showdown on the road against the Buffalo Bills this weekend. But with veteran receiver Randall Cobb (ankle) on Injured Reserve and receivers Allen Lazard (shoulder) and Christian Watson (hamstring) potentially being sidelined, Rodgers' aerial weapons are looking pretty thin heading into a hostile environment against a strong defense. Fantasy managers shouldn't consider him in QB1 territory against the Bills. |
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard (shoulder) does not expect to play on Sunday night against the Buffalo Bills. "Probably not," Lazard said. He heard a "snap, crackle, pop" in his shoulder in the third quarter of the Week 7 loss to the Washington Commanders, but he isn't worried about being sidelined long-term. Lazard hasn't been able to practice since suffering the injury on Sunday, and there's a real possibility that he'll miss Week 9 against the Detroit Lions as well. With Randall Cobb (ankle) on Injured Reserve and rookie Christian Watson (hamstring) questionable to play this weekend, the Packers may have to get by with Sammy Watkins, rookies Romeo Doubs and Samori Toure and Amari Rodgers as their four receivers against Buffalo. |
Wednesday, October 26
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard (shoulder) will not practice on Wednesday, and head coach Matt LaFleur said he's unsure whether Lazard will miss a game or multiple games. Lazard was spotted in a sling after Sunday's loss to the Washington Commanders and looks to be in serious danger of missing the Week 8 contest against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night. With the game being on Sunday night as well, fantasy managers will want to look in other directions if the 26-year-old can't return to the practice field this week. Randall Cobb (ankle) is on Injured Reserve, so Green Bay could be down to Sammy Watkins, rookie Romeo Doubs and Samori Toure and Amari Rodgers as their receiving this Sunday against a tough defense. |
| | Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that rookie wide receiver Christian Watson (hamstring) will be limited in practice on Wednesday. This will be Watson's first practice since he injured his hamstring in Week 5. The 23-year-old has missed the last two games, but there's a chance he could be back this weekend to face the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night. The Packers could use him, too, with Allen Lazard (shoulder) in danger of missing the game and with veteran Randall Cobb (ankle) on Injured Reserve. Still, even if Watson returns to the field, he'll be hard to trust as a deep-league flex play in the Packers' lackluster offense. Watson has only seven catches (11 targets) for 52 yards and no touchdowns in his first four NFL games. |
Monday, October 24
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that wide receiver Allen Lazard (shoulder) suffered a shoulder injury in the Week 7 loss to the Washington Commanders. "And I'm going to kind of leave it at that and see how it heals through the course of the week," LaFleur said. Lazard was in a sling following Sunday's game after getting injured in the third quarter. The 26-year-old appears to be very questionable for next Sunday night's tilt against the Buffalo Bills, and fantasy managers should make sure to have backup options in place if Lazard can't play. Randall Cobb (ankle) is on Injured Reserve and rookie Christian Watson (hamstring) has missed the last two games, so the Packers are very thin at wideout. Sammy Watkins, Amari Rodgers and rookies Romeo Doubs and Samori Toure could be the team's top wideouts next weekend if Lazard and Watson are unavailable. |
Sunday, October 23
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's Week 7 matchup against the Washington Commanders. The veteran tackle is a significant part of the Packers offensive line. The 31-year-old is a three-time Pro Bowl tackle, so losing him would hurt the Packers run game on Sunday. The organization was hopeful to move Elgton Jenkins to left guard. However, Jenkins might need to stay where he's at, assuming Bakhtiari is unable to play. |
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Sammy Watkins (hamstring) was activated off the injured reserve on Saturday. He is currently listed as questionable for the Week 7 matchup against the Washington Commanders. The Packers anticipate that Watkins will be ready to go for this contest. It'll likely come down to how Watkins feels pre-game, so fantasy managers are going to have to wait a little longer. The 29-year-old could be an interesting deep league streaming option with the Packers limited on offensive weapons. The former first round pick is a decent deep threat, but can't seem to stay healthy. |
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Sammy Watkins (hamstring) was activated from Injured Reserve on Saturday and is officially active for Week 7 against the Washington Commanders. Despite not playing since Week 2, Watkins could have a fairly significant role in the passing attack on Sunday with Randall Cobb (ankle) on IR and rookie Christian Watson (hamstring) missing another game. Still, the 29-year-old veteran will likely be behind Allen Lazard and rookie Romeo Doubs in target share as the team's No. 3 wideout, which will make him hard to trust for much fantasy upside as a deep-league flex play. In his two games with Green Bay, Watkins has six catches on seven targets for 111 yards and no touchdowns. |
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard (shoulder) is questionable to return against the Washington Commanders in Week 7. He hauled in six of seven targets for 55 yards before exiting. Green Bay's already weak wide receiver corps is now down to Sammy Watkins, Romeo Doubs, and Amari Rodgers. |
Saturday, October 22
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | The Green Bay Packers have activated wide receiver Sammy Watkins (hamstring) off of injured reserve ahead of a Week 7 matchup with the Washington Commanders. The veteran is listed as questionable to suit up on Sunday and is expected to be limited if active. With Randall Cobb (ankle) heading to IR and Christian Watson (hamstring) dealing with a hamstring injury, Watkins will have an opportunity to contribute to Green Bay's passing attack over the next few games. Fantasy managers should avoid playing Watkins this week, but he is an interesting stash in deeper leagues. |
Friday, October 21
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Sammy Watkins (hamstring) could return for Sunday's game against the Washington Commanders. On whether Watkins will play Sunday, the Packers head coach Matt LaFleur says, "Yeah, we'll see." "He was limited yesterday, and I thought he did a nice job regarding what we asked him to do." Watkins was designated to return from injured reserve on Wednesday. The veteran had been sidelined since Week 2. Watkins's return comes at a good time for the Packers, who recently lost Randall Cobb (ankle) who will be out two-to-four weeks but remains mainly an option in deep-league formats. |
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Sammy Watkins (hamstring) has been designated to return from Injured Reserve, but head coach Matt LaFleur said he's not sure if the team will activate him yet for Week 7. The Packers match up with the Washington Commanders, who are among the worst defenses against fantasy wide receivers. Still, Watkins is a deep-league play, at best if he's active, since the offense is struggling mightily and Allen Lazard is the clear No. 1 wide receiver. Watkins will have some opportunities since Randall Cobb (ankle) is out, but he won't have a high floor if he's active on Sunday. |
| | Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Christian Watson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Week 7 against the Washington Commanders. The second-rounder will miss his second straight game with a shoulder ailment. With veteran Randall Cobb (ankle) also out, more opportunities will be available to Amari Rodgers and Samori Toure behind Allen Lazard and rookie Romeo Doubs, but there's also a chance that Sammy Watkins (hamstring) will come off Injured Reserve and play on Sunday. Watson isn't a lock to return in Week 8 against the Buffalo Bills and can be left to the waiver wire in 12-team fantasy leagues. The 23-year-old has only seven catches on 11 targets for 52 yards and no touchdowns in his first four NFL contests. |
Thursday, October 20
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (thumb) is dealing with a right thumb injury and officially did not practice on Wednesday. Rodgers also missed practice last Wednesday before returning to full practices on Thursday and Friday and playing in the Week 6 loss to the New York Jets. The 38-year-old future Hall of Famer should be fine for the Week 7 game against the Washington Commanders, but his thumb injury is worth watching. He went just 26-for-41 for 246 yards with one touchdown on Sunday and has yet to go over 300 yards passing in any of his six games in 2022 without All-Pro receiver Davante Adams. Fantasy managers should continue to consider Rodgers as more of a low-end QB1 with a limited ceiling this year. |
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Sammy Watkins (hamstring) practiced in a limited capacity on Wednesday. The ninth-year veteran was activated from his stint on IR, and immediately made his way to the practice field for some limited action. Packers head coach Matt LaFleur was noncommittal on Watkins being active for Week 7, but this appearance should be a solid step in the right direction for his future availability. Green Bay has been in flux as an offense, with quarterback Aaron Rodgers not being on the same page as his young receivers. Watkins' return to action should bring the veteran presence back that this receiving group is in need of. |
| | Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Christian Watson (hamstring) missed another day of practice on Thursday. It's Watson's fifth straight missed practice after initially getting hurt in Week 5, and he appears unlikely to play in Week 7 against the Washington Commanders at this rate. Veteran Randall Cobb (ankle) is also out for the foreseeable future, so Amari Rodgers and Samori Toure could be looking at increased snaps behind Allen Lazard and rookie Romeo Doubs this weekend if Sammy Watkins (hamstring) isn't quite ready to return from Injured Reserve. Watson hasn't been very involved in the offense when he's been active, catching just seven passes on 11 targets for 52 yards and no touchdowns in his first four NFL games. |
| | Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (thumb) returned to a full practice on Thursday and appeared to have a similar tape job on his right thumb as last week. As he did last week, Rodgers returned to practice a day after sitting out on Wednesday. The 38-year-old will play this weekend against the Washington Commanders, where he'll be in play as a low-end QB1 option in fantasy. It's a good matchup on paper, as Washington's D has allowed the seventh-most fantasy points per game (19.5) to opposing QBs through six weeks of the season. Rodgers has nine touchdowns to three interceptions, but he has yet to eclipse the 300-yard passing mark in 2022 without All-Pro receiver Davante Adams as his go-to guy. |
Wednesday, October 19
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Sammy Watkins (hamstring) is coming off injured reserve and will be a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, according to head coach Matt LaFleur. The veteran was Green Bay's only free-agent addition at wide receiver in the offseason. However, the former first-round pick has caught six of his seven targets for 111 receiving yards, failing to find the end zone in two games this season. After missing the past four games with the injury, Watkins now has a 21-day practice window before he has to join the active roster. Depending on how practice goes this week, the veteran wide receiver could suit up for the Week 7 matchup against the Washington Commanders. |
Tuesday, October 18
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb (ankle) was bracing for recovery from a fracture in his ankle, however, the most recent report is that it was a sprain, which carries a timeline of two to four weeks. The veteran wideout is unlikely to land on injured reserve now that he could return sooner than expected, which is good news for a struggling Green Bay passing attack. Depending on the health of Sammy Watkins and Christian Watson, there may be an opportunity for Amari Rodgers or Juwann Winfree to receive a larger role, joining Allen Lazard and Romeo Doubs as the starting receivers. Neither Rodgers nor Winfree possesses much fantasy value, but the absence of Cobb could benefit Lazard and Doubs. |
Monday, October 17
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that wide receiver Randall Cobb (ankle) avoided a serious injury in the Week 6 loss to the New York Jets, but he is still going to be out for a while. Cobb will go on Injured Reserve and will miss at least the next four weeks of action. The good news is LaFleur is hopeful that Sammy Watkins (hamstring), who is on Injured Reserve, can begin practicing this week. Cobb caught his only target for an eight-yard gain on Sunday and has 18 catches (26 targets) for 257 yards and no touchdowns this year in six games. With rookie Christian Watson (hamstring) potentially missing more time, Juwann Winfree and Amari Rodgers will be in line for more targets behind Allen Lazard and Romeo Doubs moving forward. |
Sunday, October 16
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Sammy Watkins (hamstring) remains sidelined for the Week 6 matchup against the New York Jets. However, the 29-year-old was seen running routes and making catches pregame. This week marks the fourth game and final that Watkins is required to miss after being placed on the injured reserve. Hopefully, Watkins will be able to practice this week and return for Week 7. The Packers offense desperately needs help, so his return would be significant. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on Watkins as he could possibly return next week. |
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb (ankle) has been carted to the locker room and is questionable to return against the New York Jets. After totaling seven catches last week, Cobb has struggled to get things going this Sunday, commanding just one target. In fact, Green Bay's offense as a whole has underperformed. Allen Lazard, Romeo Doubs, and Robert Tonyan should continue to lead the receiving corps for the duration of Cobb's absence. |
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb (ankle) suffered a high-ankle sprain during the Week 6 loss to the New York Jets. Fortunately, the veteran didn't break anything, so he should be back this season. Still, considering the nature of the injury, he probably won't be back for a while. The 32-year-old finished the day by catching his only target for eight yards, which is usually in line with what is expected out of him. Nonetheless, the veteran will next head for an MRI to determine the severity of his injury. However, considering Cobb hasn't been productive for most of the season, there aren't many fantasy managers who will feel the effects of this one. |
Saturday, October 15
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of a Week 6 matchup against the New York Jets. The rookie has struggled to stay healthy since being drafted and has already missed one regular season game due to his recurring hamstring injury that forced him to leave last week's contest early. Head coach Matt LaFleur stated that the possibility of shutting down Watson for multiple weeks is "certainly on the table" as they hope to have him fully healthy later in the year. In his absence, Allen Lazard, Romeo Doubs, and Randall Cobb will continue to lead Green Bay's receiving corps. |
Thursday, October 13
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Christian Watson (hamstring) wasn't practicing with the team for the second straight day on Thursday. Watson left the Week 5 loss to the New York Giants in London early due to a right hamstring injury, and he's on the wrong track to return to action in Week 6 against the New York Jets. It's also bad news that the 23-year-old pass-catcher already missed a game this year with a hamstring injury. Watson hasn't done much at all in his first four NFL games, catching seven of 11 targets for 52 yards and no touchdowns. If he can't get the green light to play on Sunday, Allen Lazard and rookie Romeo Doubs will be in line for more targets, while slot man Randall Cobb will also have more upside. |
| | Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (thumb) took part in Thursday's practice after being held out on Wednesday. Rodgers is dealing with a right thumb injury, but he was able to do individual drills on Thursday and should be just fine for the Week 6 meeting against the New York Jets. As predicted, the 38-year-old future Hall of Famer hasn't been as good in 2022 without All-Pro receiver Davante Adams as his top target. He has yet to go over 300 yards passing in five games and has totaled 1,157 passing yards, eight touchdowns and three interceptions heading into this weekend, where he'll remain in play as a low-end QB1 for fantasy managers against the Jets. |
Wednesday, October 12
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (thumb) will not practice on Wednesday, according to head coach Matt LaFleur. However, fantasy managers don't need to worry about the veteran quarterback's status for Sunday. LaFleur told reports, "we don't have much concern as far as gameday." Rodgers is getting the day off from practice as a precaution and nothing more. The veteran quarterback has averaged 16.4 fantasy points per game since Week 1 and has a solid matchup against the New York Jets. While he is far from a must-start, Rodgers is a low-end QB1 this week. |
Tuesday, October 11
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
|  | The Green Bay Packers are among the teams with the most interest in free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee), who is eyeing a mid-November return after suffering a torn ACL in the Super Bowl win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Along with the Packers, the Los Angeles Rams and Buffalo Bills are believed to have the most interest in the rehabbing Beckham. The Packers were interested in Beckham last year before he signed with the Rams. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are another team that could be interested in bringing OBJ into the fold for the latter part of the 2022 season. The Rams make the most sense because of his familiarity with their offense from last year and due to the fact that Allen Robinson II has been a huge disappointment early on. |
Sunday, October 09
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
|  | Green Bay Packers safety Adrian Amos (concussion) is active for Week 5 against the New York Giants in London. He had been listed as questionable. The 29-year-old initially suffered the injury last Sunday against the New England Patriots. Amos has appeared in all four contests this season, registering 13 tackles along the way. |
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (hamstring) was forced to exit during Sunday's Week 5 matchup against the New York Giants. The young wideout is dealing with a hamstring issue and is questionable to return. Before exiting, Watson had two touches and really did nothing with them. The team will likely take the cautious approach and hold him out for the rest of the contest. |
Thursday, October 06
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard (ankle) was limited during Wednesday's practice. The 26-year-old is coming off a Week 4 win against the New England Patriots where he led Green Bay in receiving with six receptions for 116 yards. Lazard has been listed with ankle issues ever since his Week 1 absence due to a sprain. However, he has suited up every week since while continuously being listed on Wednesday's injury reports. With this trend in mind, managers shouldn't be too worried about his Week 5 status. Expect Lazard to suit up for the Packers' London matchup against the New York Giants. |
Sunday, October 02
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
|  | Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (groin) is inactive for Sunday's game against the New England Patriots. While New England is without pieces of its passing game, Green Bay is also down a key player in Alexander. This bodes well for players like Brian Hoyer and DeVante Parker, but it's not enough of a boost to justify starting either of them in fantasy football this week. Meanwhile, the Packers remain one of the best streaming defenses. |
| | Green Bay Packers safety Adrian Amos (head) won't return to the Week 4 matchup against the New England Patriots. The 29-year had 11 total tackles (six solo) heading into Sunday. However, he's now being evaluated for a concussion, so his status for the Week 5 contest versus the Giants is up in the air. |
Thursday, September 29
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers running back A.J. Dillon (knee) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice due to a knee injury. His addition to the injury report shouldn't be dwelled upon as it's only Wednesday, and the 24-year-old was seen participating in some drills. Dillon has taken an early role this season as one of the top playmakers in this Green Bay offense along with Aaron Jones. Expect him to see his usual workload against a New England Patriots defense that has struggled to defend the run this season. |
Sunday, September 25
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers left tackle David Bakhtiari (knee) is expected to be active against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 3, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Assuming all goes well during pre-game warmups, the veteran tackle will make his 2022 debut on Sunday. If Bakhtiari can return to his pre-injury form, the Packers' offense should get an instant boost. Most notably, his presence increases the upside of quarterback Aaron Rodgers and running backs Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon in fantasy football. |
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (hamstring), listed as questionable, is not expected to play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 3, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. As a result, the Packers' passing attack will be without both Watson and Sammy Watkins, who was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury of his own. Expect Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon to be the focal points of the offense while receivers Allen Lazard (ankle), Randall Cobb (illness), Romeo Doubs, and Robert Tonyan also get involved. |
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb (illness), listed as questionable, is expected to play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 3, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The Packers are expected to be without Sammy Watkins (hamstring) and Christian Watson (hamstring), so players like Cobb and Romeo Doubs will likely see an increase in targets. Of course, Allen Lazard remains Green Bay's No. 1 receiver while running backs Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon will be the focal point of the offense. As a result, Cobb still lacks fantasy allure this week. |
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb (illness), listed as questionable, is active against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 3. Meanwhile, rookie Christian Watson (hamstring) is inactive. Cobb, Allen Lazard, Romeo Doubs, and Robert Tonyan will be busy in the passing game, but running backs Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon should remain the focal point of the offense. |
| | Green Bay Packers left tackle David Bakhtiari (knee) is officially active against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 3. The veteran tackle will make his 2022 debut on Sunday. If Bakhtiari can return to his pre-injury form, quarterback Aaron Rodgers and running backs Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon should see a boost in fantasy football. |
| | Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (groin) won't return on Sunday versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Alexander was quiet before going down with a groin injury, opening the door for Keisean Nixon to replace him and force a fumble. Nevertheless, if Alexander isn't available in Week 4 against New England, Nixon could continue to see extra work, although not enough to benefit IDP managers. |
Saturday, September 24
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Sammy Watkins (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 29-year-old was limited with the injury on Wednesday but was a non-participant on Thursday and Friday. It is all too familiar territory for the veteran receiver, who has not played an entire season since his rookie campaign in 2014. The Packers could also be without rookie Christian Watson (hamstring) and Randall Cobb (illness), who are both listed as questionable. Their absence would leave Allen Lazard and Romeo Doubs as the top two wideouts, and both should see increased target totals in a tough matchup against the Buccaneers' secondary. It is unclear how long the injury will sideline Watkins, but for now, he is safe to drop in the majority of leagues. |
| | Green Bay Packers wide receivers Christian Watson (hamstring) and Randall Cobb (illness) are both questionable to play this Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Watson has logged back-to-back DNPs and looks to be on the wrong side of questionable to suit up. As for Cobb, the veteran has missed the last three practices with an illness. The 32-year-old does not need to practice to be able to go on Sunday, but he could be limited if he is still not feeling 100% by game time. Head coach Matt LaFleur stated Friday that rookie wide receiver Romeo Doubs is "going to have to take more of a load this week." potentially hinting at the possibility of both Watson and Cobb not suiting up. Watson would be an extremely risky flex option if he were to play against the stingy Tampa Bay defense, while Cobb should be off the fantasy radar regardless of whether he is active. |
| | The Green Bay Packers have placed wide receiver Sammy Watkins (hamstring) on injured reserve. Watkins was ruled out earlier in the week for the team's Week 3 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but will now miss at least the next four games as he deals with a hamstring injury. Watkins has only seen seven targets so far this season but did lead the Packers in receiving yards last week. Rookie Christian Watson (hamstring) and veteran Randall Cobb (illness) are both questionable for Sunday, so additional targets should be available for Allen Lazard and Romeo Doubs. |
Thursday, September 22
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers wide receivers Sammy Watkins (hamstring) and Christian Watson (hamstring) were both limited during Wednesday's practice. The Packers need one if not both of these players to suit up with Allen Lazard (ankle) banged up as well. Last week, Watkins finished with four receptions for 93 yards in the win over the Chicago Bears. He could be able to hold WR3 value in PPR formats, assuming he can actually stay healthy. Watson is a rotational player right now, but is worth holding in deep leagues. He should eventually have a bigger role on the team. |
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard (ankle) was limited during Wednesday's practice. The 26-year-old wideout was able to return from his injury and play in Week 2. He hauled in two receptions for 13 yards and one touchdown in the win. It wasn't a great outing from Lazard, but at least he was able to get on the field. The Packers are banged up at wide receiver, so having Lazard on the field would be huge for them in Week 3. Lazard might be able to carve out WR3 value, assuming he's able to suit up this week. |
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard (ankle) was not at practice on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday. Lazard was able to return to action in Week 2 after being held out of the season opener, so it looks like the Packers' coaching staff is giving him a rest day leading up to the team's matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 26-year-old caught two passes for 13 yards and a touchdown in his season debut as the Packers' No. 1 wide receiver. Fantasy managers should monitor his status leading up to kickoff, but as of right now it doesn't seem like he is in any danger of missing Week 3. Lazard can be valued as a WR3/Flex option with some upside considering he is tied to Aaron Rodgers. |
| | Green Bay Packers wide receivers Sammy Watkins (hamstring) and Christian Watson (hamstring) are not participating at practice on Thursday after they were both limited during Wednesday's session. It is likely just a rest day for the two, as the Packers must be cautious considering they are dealing with a banged-up and shallow wide receiver room in the early parts of the season. Watkins was impressive in Week 2 as he led the team in receiving with four catches for 93 yards, which could very well put him in the low-end FLEX discussion if he is able to play in Week 3. On the other hand, Watson has been used sparingly and has amassed just 43 receiving yards through two weeks of action, which makes him an extremely risky option for fantasy managers. |
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb (illness) did not participate in practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Cobb has been dealing with an illness, which makes his status unclear for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Allen Lazard (ankle), Sammy Watkins (hamstring), and Christian Watson (hamstring), all were held out of practice on Thursday after being limited a day earlier, so Aaron Rodgers could be dealing with a depleted wide receiver group in Week 3. If Cobb is able to suit up, he is nothing more than a dart throw considering he has seen just six targets through two weeks of action. |
Sunday, September 18
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard (ankle) is expected to suit up for the Sunday Night Football showdown against the Chicago Bears. Lazard has been battling a sprained ankle that forced him to miss the season-opener. Aaron Rodgers, who struggled to get anything going with his receiving corps versus Minnesota, could often look in Lazard's direction, increasing the signal-caller's fantasy ceiling to some degree. While the wideout may not be 100%, he certainly warrants consideration in all formats. With that said, unless fantasy managers hear a more concrete update regarding Lazard's availability before lock time, it may be wise to start those who are guaranteed to play. |
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard (ankle) is active for Sunday's divisional encounter with the Chicago Bears. The 26-year-old didn't suit up in Week 1 and was declared questionable heading into this one. However, Lazard is good to go, much to the relief of Aaron Rodgers, who will likely look in the wideout's direction often in Week 2. |
Saturday, September 17
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari (knee) is questionable for the Sunday Night Football showdown against the division-rival Chicago Bears. The All-Pro continues to make his way back from a torn ACL. However, he has dealt with several setbacks since the injury occurred in January of last year, so the team will undoubtedly be cautious before giving him the green light. With that said, the 30-year-old was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday and Friday while missing Thursday's session altogether, so there's a chance he may be out there. Nevertheless, with offensive linemen Elgton Jenkins (knee) and Jon Runyan (concussion) also questionable, quarterback Aaron Rodgers may have even more problems in Week 2 than he had during the opener. |
Friday, September 16
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard (ankle), who practiced in a limited capacity on Wednesday and Thursday, is expected to progress through team reps during Friday's practice. This is another step in the right direction for Lazard after he did not play in Week 1. Assuming he suits up in Week 2, the 26-year-old would rank as a low-end WR3 with upside. He's the new top wideout in the Green Bay offense, but we have yet to see if he can handle the lead role. Fantasy managers invested in Lazard's availability should continue to monitor his status as the Packers release their final injury report. |
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard (ankle) and offensive linemen David Bakhtiari (knee), Elgton Jenkins (knee) and Jon Runyan (concussion) are all listed as questionable for Week 2 against the Chicago Bears on Sunday night in their home opener. Lazard was limited in practice all week, so he has a shot to play in Week 2 after missing the Week 1 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The 26-year-old should be quarterback Aaron Rodgers' No. 1 target if he's active, but Sunday night's late start makes Lazard a tough sell for fantasy lineups this week. With Lazard out in the season opener, all four of Sammy Watkins, Randall Cobb and rookies Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs underwhelmed. |
Thursday, September 15
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers left tackle David Bakhtiari (knee) was listed as a limited participant on the Packers' injury report Wednesday. The All-Pro tackle missed Week 1 as he continued to recover from a torn ACL in his left knee in January 2021. He will look to be a full participant in practice on Thursday or Friday. The 30-year-old's presence on the offensive line only helps quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who was pressured constantly by the Vikings defense in Week 1. Bakhtiari would significantly boost Green Bay's offense if he could suit up against the Chicago Bears in Week 2. |
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard (ankle) is practicing on Thursday ahead of the team's Sunday night matchup with the Chicago Bears in Week 2. This is a great sign for his availability this week after he was held out in the season opener against the Minnesota Vikings. With a struggling receiving core in Week 1, Lazard should find himself in a significant role in the Green Bay offense as Aaron Rodgers' No. 1 option in the passing game. Should he play on Sunday, fantasy managers can treat him as a WR3/FLEX option. |
Wednesday, September 14
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur told reporters that wide receiver Allen Lazard (ankle) would return to practice on Wednesday. The veteran receiver missed practice all of last week and did not suit up in Sunday's 23-7 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The return of Lazard couldn't have come at a better time for quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the Packers. Last week, rookie Romeo Doubs was the only Green Bay wide receiver with more than three receptions. Fantasy managers should expect Rodgers to target Lazard heavily this week, assuming the receiver is 100% healthy. |
Monday, September 12
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
|  | Green Bay Packers linebacker Krys Barnes (ankle, calf), who was carted off in Week 1 on Sunday with his right leg in an air cast, is believed to have suffered a high ankle sprain and calf injury, according to a source. Barnes will miss some time, but the initial hope is that he could be back in a few weeks. It sounds as though the 24-year-old will be able to return this season, barring some sort of setback in his rehab. The third-year pro had 107 solo tackles, nine tackles for loss, two QB hits, two sacks, four passes defensed and two fumble recoveries in 29 games (23 starts) in his first two seasons in the NFL with Green Bay. |
Sunday, September 11
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
|  | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Juwann Winfree has been elevated to the active roster and will be available for the Week 1 clash against Minnesota. With Allen Lazard (ankle) doubtful for the season opener, the team made the move to bolster its receiving corps. Winfree had a decent preseason, so he may get some attention from Aaron Rodgers during the divisional clash. However, even with the potential for increased production, only the most desperate fantasy managers should consider starting him. |
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard (ankle) is not expected to play during Sunday's season opener against the Minnesota Vikings, tweets Tom Pelissero of NFL.com. This news was widely expected after the Packers listed Lazard as doubtful on their final injury report. With Davante Adams and Marquez Valdes-Scantling out of town, Lazard is viewed as the top receiver in Green Bay this season. However, the Lazard show will have to wait another week so that he can get healthy. In the meantime, Sammy Watkins, Romeo Doubs, and Christian Watson will round out the receiver room. Tight end Robert Tonyan could have some sneaky fantasy value, and there's no denying that Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon will get involved in the passing game, too. |
| | Green Bay Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari (knee) is not expected to suit up for the Week 1 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. The veteran tackle tore his ACL in December of last year, which led to him only playing in one game. It doesn't sound like he's quite ready to take the field yet. That is a big blow to the Packers offensive line, but at least it sounds like Bakhtiari is nearing a returning. Yosh Nijman is likely to start in his place, but he struggled during eight starts last season. |
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard (ankle) is officially inactive for the season opener against the Minnesota Vikings. This comes as no surprise considering he had been listed as doubtful entering the weekend. In his absence, Sammy Watkins, Christian Watson, and Romeo Doubs will serve as the top wide receivers. Expect Robert Tonyan, Aaron Jones, and AJ Dillon to get quite involved in the passing game, too. |
| | Green Bay Packers left tackle David Bakhtiari (knee) and right tackle Elgton Jenkins (pectoral, knee) are both officially inactive for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings. The absences of these two talented linemen could limit quarterback Aaron Rodgers' comfort in the pocket, as well as hinder the effectiveness of running backs Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon. |
Friday, September 09
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
|  | Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan (knee) was a limited participant in practice Thursday. He had been sidelined since Week 8 of last season with a torn ACL and is on track to suit up for the regular season opener against the Minnesota Vikings. The 28-year-old has been limited in back-to-back practices, but Friday's injury report will determine if Tonyan is active. He caught 18 passes for 204 yards and two touchdowns in eight games before the injury. Tonyan is a mid-range TE2 against the Vikings but could see an uptick in targets if wide receiver Allen Lazard (ankle) is ruled out. |
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard (ankle) has been listed as doubtful for the team's Week 1 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings. After not practicing Thursday and Friday, this comes as no surprise that Lazard will likely be held out of action in the season opener. If he is by some chance able to play, he is a risky FLEX option at best considering he has had no practice time and could be on a pitch count. In his likely absence, Sammy Watkins and Randall Cobb would see an increase in fantasy value, while Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs could also be in line for some extra targets. |
| | Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan (knee) doesn't enter the weekend with an injury designation and is expected to play in the Week 1 regular season opener against the Minnesota Vikings. Tonyan is returning after suffering a torn ACL in his left knee in Week 8 of last year. He's become a forgotten man in fantasy, but the 28-year-old could be a valuable streaming tight end in Week 1 with the Packers lacking experienced pass-catchers. No. 1 wideout Allen Lazard (ankle) is already doubtful to play. In 2020, Tonyan set career-highs in catches (52), targets (59), receiving yards (586) and touchdowns (11) in 16 regular season games (eight starts). If he has a big performance to kick things off, he could be one of the more popular waiver-wire targets heading into Week 2. |
Thursday, September 08
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard (ankle) did not practice on Thursday ahead of the team's Week 1 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings. This is something to monitor leading up to kickoff, as another missed practice on Friday would make it increasingly likely that the 26-year-old will be held out of action. When asked if Lazard needs to practice ahead of Sunday's opener, Head coach Matt LaFleur said that "they have to have the ability to prove they can play. We don't want anybody in jeopardy to further hurt themselves or have a risk of a setback." If Lazard is able to suit up, he can be valued as a WR3 option for fantasy managers as he figures to be the No.1 target for Aaron Rodgers. |
Wednesday, September 07
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that wide receiver Allen Lazard (undisclosed) won't practice on Wednesday after he "got stepped on last week." It remains to be seen if this is an injury that has the potential to keep Lazard sidelined or limited for the Week 1 regular season opener on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. Fantasy managers will have to keep tabs on his practice status the rest of the week. If he's able to get back on the practice field at all, he should have a shot at suiting up as the team's No. 1 wideout now that Davante Adams is in Las Vegas. If he can stay healthy in 2022, Lazard figures to lead Green Bay's receiving corps. If he plays this Sunday, he'll be in the WR3 range for fantasy managers. |
| | Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Christian Watson (knee) was able to practice in full on Wednesday. Watson had surgery on his knee this offseason and missed valuable repetitions early in training camp, but he appears to be trending in the right direction to make his regular season NFL debut in Week 1 this Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. Allen Lazard's (ankle) status is up in the air for Sunday, but even if Lazard doesn't play, veterans Sammy Watkins and Randall Cobb and fellow rookie Romeo Doubs could be ahead of Watson in the target pecking order to begin the season. The first-round pass-catcher has intriguing long-term upside, but we wouldn't recommend him for starting fantasy lineups in Week 1. |
Tuesday, September 06
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers left tackle David Bakhtiari (knee) told reporters that he is on track to play in his team's Week 1 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. Bakhtiari originally tore his ACL back in December 2020 and played in only one game in 2021. The All-Pro tackle's potential return would be a big boost for quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the rest of the Green Bay offense in an important divisional clash in Week 1. Bakhtiari told reporters that it was realistic to expect him to play Sunday. "Yeah, I mean I'm on the active roster, just like anyone else," he told reporters. |
Monday, September 05
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that he's hopeful that rookie wide receiver Christian Watson (knee) will be able to play in the Week 1 regular season opener on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. No. 1 wideout Allen Lazard isn't a lock to go, which would open up a much bigger role for Watson alongside veterans Sammy Watkins and Randall Cobb. Fantasy managers will have a better idea of Watson's status as the practice week unfolds. But even if Watson is active and Lazard is not, Watson could be the team's No. 4 behind fellow rookie Romeo Doubs. The 23-year-old has plenty of long-term upside in dynasty leagues, but he missed crucial practice time this summer due to injury and isn't a recommended fantasy starter for Week 1. |
Wednesday, August 31
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
|  | Green Bay Packers running back Patrick Taylor has been released by the organization on Tuesday. This was an odd move considering Taylor was the third string back in Green Bay. Now, the Packers only have Aaron Jones and A.J. Dillon in their backfield. Possibly, the Packers decide to bring back Taylor after moving around other players. The 24-year-old had a minor role on the team last season. Taylor doesn't carry fantasy value, but the Packers should have at least three backs on their roster. However, Jones and Dillon are going to be doing a majority of the leg work. |
| | The Green Bay Packers activated kicker Mason Crosby (knee) from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Tuesday after he missed all of training camp after having offseason knee surgery. Crosby will be ready for Week 1 and will kick in his 242nd straight regular season game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 11. The Packers also waived kicker Ramiz Ahmed. Crosby will likely go undrafted in most 12-team leagues in a Green Bay offense that's expected to take a step back in 2022 without All-Pro receiver Davante Adams. The 37-year-old made only 73.5 percent of his 34 field-goal attempts in 17 regular season games last year, and he missed only two of his 51 extra-point attempts. |
Tuesday, August 30
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
|  | The Green Bay Packers released quarterback Danny Etling on Tuesday, according to a source. Etling threw for 220 yards and a touchdown in preseason action this summer, but Green Bay will go with Jordan Love as the only other signal-caller on the active roster behind future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers. Etling was drafted in the seventh round in 2018 by the New England Patriots, but he has yet to play in a regular season game in the NFL. The 28-year-old will be looking to latch onto another team's practice squad for the 2022 campaign. |
|  | The Green Bay Packers waived rookie running back Tyler Goodson on Tuesday, according to a source. However, the Packers would like to bring him back on the practice squad if he's not claimed off waivers. Goodson had a strong preseason, so there's a chance another team could take a crack at him. In three seasons at Iowa, the 21-year-old ran for 2,551 yards and 18 touchdowns. With Goodson out of the picture in Green Bay, it appears that Patrick Taylor has won the No. 3 job behind Aaron Jones and A.J. Dillon with Kylin Hill (knee) sidelined due to injury. On 29 carries in preseason action, Goodson 107 yards and one touchdown in three games, adding eight receptions for an additional 60 yards. |
Sunday, August 28
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan (knee) is participating in Sunday's team drills, according to head coach Matt LaFleur. Tonyan tore his ACL during a meeting with the Arizona Cardinals in Week 8 of last season. He came off the PUP list a few weeks ago, so this current update certainly makes it possible he'll be on the field in some capacity for the season opener against the 49ers. While it may take the 28-year-old a game or two to see his usual workload, he could establish himself as an effective fantasy tight end, primarily since he already has an established rapport with Aaron Rodgers. |
Sunday, August 21
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Christian Watson (knee) has progressed to the point where he'll be involved in some team drills at training camp practice on Sunday. Watson came off the Physically Unable to Perform list a week ago but did not play in the second preseason game against the New Orleans Saints on Friday night. The 23-year-old second-rounder has missed a lot of practice time with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, so he could struggle to produce for fantasy managers early on. As of right now, Green Bay's starting wideouts are Allen Lazard, Sammy Watkins, Randall Cobb and fellow rookie Romeo Doubs. Watson might still be worth a late-round flier in deeper fantasy leagues, but don't expect much early on. |
| | Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that left tackle David Bakhtiari (knee) is coming off the Physically Unable to Perform list on Sunday, a big step for the All-Pro left tackle. "It's just the next step but we are excited to get him out there on the grass and we'll take it one day at a time," LaFleur said. Bakhtiari still has a ways to go in his recovery from a torn ACL that he suffered in 2020, and he won't be guaranteed to be ready for Week 1 of the regular season. It's good news that the 30-year-old is making progress, though, and when he's back to full health, he should return to being the starting left tackle on quarterback Aaron Rodgers' blind side. |
