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Jayden Reed Jayden Reed Shut down by Minnesota
Sun, Dec 29, 2024, 10:15 PM
Reed recorded one reception on four targets for six yards in Sunday's 27-25 loss to the Vikings.
Analysis: Targets were projected to condense in the Green Bay offense with Christian Watson (knee) sidelined, making Reed's stat line even more disappointing. His biggest impact on the game came midway through the second quarter when he dropped a pass that would have been a conversion on fourth down. Since Green Bay's Week 10 bye, Reed has failed to reach 35 receiving yards in six of seven games. |
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Romeo Doubs Romeo Doubs Little output on 11 targets
Sun, Dec 29, 2024, 10:02 PM
Doubs recorded seven receptions on 11 targets for 58 yards in Sunday's 27-25 loss to the Vikings.
Analysis: Doubs stepped up in the absence of Christian Watson (knee) to record a season-high 11 targets and seven catches. He had an inefficient showing with the expanded opportunity overall, though he did manage back-to-back receptions of 18 and 13 yards late in the fourth quarter to help set up a Green Bay touchdown to highlight his performance. If Watson can return in Week 18 against the Bears, Doubs is likely to return to his more typical role of around five or six targets. |
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Josh Jacobs Josh Jacobs Rare miscue in loss to Vikings
Sun, Dec 29, 2024, 8:49 PM
Jacobs rushed the ball 17 times for 69 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-25 win over the Packers. He also lost a fumble.
Analysis: The Packers got off to a slow start offensively, and Jacobs played a key role in that by losing a fumble on the team's opening possession. He made up for the miscue later in the contest with a two-yard touchdown plunge, his 15th score of the campaign. Jacobs has now found the end zone in seven consecutive games, making him one of the most consistent fantasy performers at the position. |
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Jordan Love Jordan Love Quiet against Vikings
Sun, Dec 29, 2024, 8:38 PM
Love completed 19 of 30 passes for 185 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in Sunday's 27-25 loss to the Vikings. He added one rush for six yards.
Analysis: Love and the Packers couldn't get anything going to begin the game, running five or fewer offensive plays in four of their five possessions in the first half. He managed to turn things around a bit in the final two quarters as the team made a furious comeback, with the highlights being a 35-yard completion down the seam to Tucker Kraft and a three-yard touchdown pass to Malik Heath. Overall, Love has had poor results for fantasy purposes since Green Bay's Week 10 bye, as he's topped 250 yards just twice and thrown for multiple scores only three times in seven games. |
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Malik Heath Malik Heath Suiting up sans Watson
Sun, Dec 29, 2024, 2:16 PM
Heath is active for Sunday's Week 17 matchup versus Minnesota, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Analysis: Heath didn't play either of the past two weeks, but he's active Sunday with Christian Watson (knee) unable to suit up. Heath may not see many opportunities on offense, though, as he's likely fifth in the pecking order among healthy Packers wideouts. The 24-year-old has six catches for 41 yards and a touchdown over 11 contests on the campaign. |
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Christian Watson Christian Watson Sitting out in Week 17
Sun, Dec 29, 2024, 1:57 PM
Watson (knee) is listed as inactive Sunday at Minnesota, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Analysis: Watson sustained a bruised left knee during last Monday's win against the Saints. Despite being a listed DNP for the entirety of Week 17 prep, he was deemed questionable ahead of Sunday's game after coach Matt LaFleur told Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site on Friday that the third-year wide receiver had a chance to suit up. As the weekend went on, though, both Tom Pelissero of NFL Network and Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reported that Watson wasn't likely to play, which now has been confirmed. The Packers will lean on Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs, Dontayvion Wicks, Bo Melton and Malik Heath at wide receiver this weekend. |
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Christian Watson Christian Watson Not expected to play Sunday
Sun, Dec 29, 2024, 11:54 AM
Watson (knee), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings, isn't expected to play, Jay Glazer reported on "Fox NFL Sunday."
Analysis: Watson didn't practice in any fashion this week while managing a bruised left knee, but head coach Matt LaFleur said Friday that the lack of on-field work wouldn't necessarily stop the wideout from suiting up Sunday. While this report suggests Watson seems unlikely to play, check for confirmation when Green Bay releases its inactive list 90 minutes prior to the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. With Watson expected to sit out, all of Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks should be in store for slight boosts in their snap and target projections. |
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Christian Watson Christian Watson Trending toward sitting Sunday
Sun, Dec 29, 2024, 6:37 AM
Watson (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings but is considered unlikely to play, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Watson didn't practice in any fashion this week while managing a bruised left knee, but head coach Matt LaFleur said Friday that the lack of on-field work wouldn't necessarily stop the wideout from suiting up Sunday, per Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site. Ultimately, Watson doesn't seem to have made enough progress in his recovery from the injury to play against the Vikings, and he's expected to be formally ruled out when Green Bay releases its inactive list 90 minutes prior to the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. With Watson expected to sit out, all of Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks should be in store for slight boosts in their snap and target projections. |
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Luke Musgrave Luke Musgrave Clear for Sunday's contest
Fri, Dec 27, 2024, 2:52 PM
Musgrave (ankle) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game at Minnesota, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Analysis: In the wake of logging eight offensive snaps Monday versus the Saints in his first game action since Week 4, Musgrave was listed as limited on all three Week 17 practice reports due to his prior ankle issue. With his status clarified ahead of Sunday's contest, he's a candidate to ramp up his workload a bit behind No. 1 TE Tucker Kraft (hip), who also doesn't carry a designation into the weekend. Musgrave will be vying for reserve reps with John FitzPatrick and Ben Sims. |
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Tucker Kraft Tucker Kraft Set for Week 17
Fri, Dec 27, 2024, 2:48 PM
Kraft (hip) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's contest in Minnesota, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Analysis: Kraft followed an LP/LP/FP practice regimen this week, while fellow tight end Luke Musgrave was listed as limited on all three Week 17 practice reports. Both players have been cleared for Sunday's game, which should result in Kraft taking on a majority share of the Packers' TE reps. Over the last five games, Kraft has combined for a 16-242-2 line on 20 targets. |
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Christian Watson Christian Watson Questionable for Week 17
Fri, Dec 27, 2024, 2:43 PM
Watson (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest at Minnesota, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Analysis: Watson stuck to the rehab group during Week 17 prep due to the left knee injury that he suffered Monday against the Saints. Despite Watson having no practice reps under his belt this week, coach Matt LaFleur left the door ajar for the wide receiver to play Sunday, per Hodkiewicz. In the end, Watson's availability, or lack thereof, will be clarified about 90 minutes before a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. Dontayvion Wicks, Bo Melton and Malik Heath would be the candidates for elevated roles behind Jayden Reed and Romeo Doubs if Watson is inhibited or sidelined. |
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Luke Musgrave Luke Musgrave Remains limited Thursday
Thu, Dec 26, 2024, 4:39 PM
Musgrave (ankle) was limited at Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Green Bay has placed practice restrictions on both Musgrave and Tucker Kraft (hip) this week, but it doesn't appear as if either player's status is in peril for Sunday's game at Minnesota. Friday's injury report may provide clarity on the overall situation at tight end for the Packers in Week 17. |
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Tucker Kraft Tucker Kraft Limited again Thursday
Thu, Dec 26, 2024, 4:36 PM
Kraft (hip) practiced on a limited basis Thursday.
Analysis: The Packers have capped the practice reps of both Kraft and Luke Musgrave (ankle) this week, but there's been no indication that the second-year tight ends are in danger of sitting out Sunday in Minnesota. Friday's injury report will reveal whether or not either player has a designation for that contest. |
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Christian Watson Christian Watson Another DNP on Thursday
Thu, Dec 26, 2024, 4:30 PM
Watson (knee) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Watson attempted to play through a left knee injury that he sustained during Monday's win against the Saints but ultimately was shut down. On Tuesday, coach Matt LaFleur called the issue "just a bruise" and noted that Watson's availability for Sunday's game at Minnesota would be determined by his on-field work this week, per Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site. With none to speak of yet through Thursday, Watson may be trending in the wrong direction, but his situation may receive some clarity as soon as the team posts its final practice report of the week Friday. Dontayvion Wicks, Bo Melton and Malik Heath all could stand to benefit behind Jayden Reed and Romeo Doubs if Watson is limited or out this weekend. |
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Luke Musgrave Luke Musgrave Limited listing to begin week
Wed, Dec 25, 2024, 4:26 PM
Musgrave (ankle) was listed as limited on Wednesday's estimated practice report.
Analysis: Both Musgrave and Tucker Kraft (hip) have LP next to their names on the Packers' first Week 17 injury report, but at least Musgrave's health concern is an existing one, while Kraft's is new. In his first game action since Week 4 on Monday against the Saints, Musgrave was targeted once among his eight offensive snaps. |
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Tucker Kraft Tucker Kraft Dealing with hip issue
Wed, Dec 25, 2024, 4:21 PM
Kraft was listed as limited participant on Wednesday's practice estimate due to a hip injury.
Analysis: Luke Musgrave (ankle) had the same listing, which is no surprise coming two days after his first game action since Week 4. As for Kraft, the hip issue is a new health concern, so the statuses of both tight ends will be watched as the week goes on. Since getting blanked on one target Week 11 at Chicago, Kraft has reeled off a 16-242-2 line on 20 targets over the last five contests. |
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Christian Watson Christian Watson Sits out practice Wednesday
Wed, Dec 25, 2024, 4:12 PM
Watson (knee) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report.
Analysis: Watson hurt his left knee Monday, when a Saints defender landed on his leg out of bounds after a 14-yard carry. Upon further evaluation Tuesday, the third-year pro is dealing with "just a bruise," as coach Matt LaFleur told Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site. Watson's on-field activity in practices the next two days may be key in the Packers' decision-making process for his status in Sunday's game at Minnesota. |
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Christian Watson Christian Watson Gets positive update on knee
Tue, Dec 24, 2024, 12:12 PM
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said Tuesday that Watson's left knee injury is "just a bruise" and suggested that the wideout's status for Sunday's game against the Vikings will be determined by his practice participation this week, Wes Hodkiewicz of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Watson had a scare during Monday's 34-0 win over New Orleans when a defender fell on the receiver following his 14-yard second-quarter carry. The wideout initially returned to the contest but was then removed in the third quarter and didn't return. LaFleur's update suggests that Watson could be able to suit up this weekend in Minnesota, though the 25-year-old may need to put in a full practice by Friday to avoid taking a designation into Sunday. |
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Dontayvion Wicks Dontayvion Wicks Clicks in Week 16
Tue, Dec 24, 2024, 11:31 AM
Wicks was targeted seven times and had three receptions for 13 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 34-0 victory over the Saints.
Analysis: Wicks did not do much after finding the end zone on Green Bay's opening drive, but he did record his first touchdown since Week 7. Wicks has gotten more involved after a quiet midseason stretch, and he could be busier than he has been in Week 17 if fellow wideout Christian Watson (knee) is unable to go. |
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Emanuel Wilson Emanuel Wilson Finds end zone in win
Tue, Dec 24, 2024, 11:17 AM
Wilson had 11 carries for 52 yards and a touchdown and one reception for four yards in Monday's 34-0 victory over the Saints.
Analysis: Wilson racked up all of four carries for 16 yards across Weeks 14-15, but he easily surpassed both marks Monday while getting more work with the Packers lightening the load on starter Josh Jacobs. The latter figures to get as many carries as he can handle in a key Week 17 matchup with the Vikings, so expect Wilson and fellow reserve Chris Brooks -- who also scored in Week 16 -- to be back in complementary roles. |
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