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Chris Brooks Activated From Injured Reserve for Week 10
Green Bay Packers running back Chris Brooks (ankle) has been activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's Week 10 contest against the Minnesota Vikings, according to an official announcement from the team. Brooks remains on the injury report and is officially listed as questionable, but his activation indicates that he should be able to play in Sunday's divisional battle, barring a setback. The 26-year-old had appeared in four games before landing on IR in Week 5. Across those four contests, he operated in a depth capacity with 15 carries, 70 rushing yards, three receptions, and 24 receiving yards. Even with Josh Jacobs (finger) sidelined for several weeks, there doesn't appear to be an immediate path to fantasy relevance for Brooks. He'll likely operate behind Kaleb Johnson and MarShawn Lloyd this weekend, and he could also end up behind Pierre Strong Jr. in the pecking order.
Source: Green Bay Packers
Source: Green Bay Packers
Kaleb Johnson a Top Pickup for Fantasy Managers Ahead of Week 10
Green Bay Packers running back Kaleb Johnson is a very appealing waiver wire target with the potential to operate as the team's lead back in Week 10 against the Minnesota Vikings. Johnson finally took on a larger role last week after teammate Josh Jacobs went down with a fractured right ring finger. The former Iowa product ended up rushing for 68 yards and a touchdown against New England, suggesting that he should have priority over MarShawn Lloyd in the pecking order going forward. If that ends up being the case, Johnson should be a high-end RB3 with additional upside, even though he has a tougher matchup against the Minnesota Vikings' stout defense. Managers should always look for high-volume ball carriers in a potent offense, and Johnson has the potential to fit that description if he's able to fend off competition from Lloyd. Johnson currently ranks as the RB33 in RotoBaller's latest Week 10 fantasy rankings, which is enough to earn streaming appeal in 12+ team leagues and even many 10-team formats. There are still plenty of opportunities to add him, too, as Johnson remains available in 82% of leagues right now.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Josh Jacobs has Successful Surgery, Expected Back in the "Next Few Weeks"
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (finger) underwent successful surgery on his fractured right ring finger on Friday and should be back "in the next few weeks," per Tom Pelissero of The Ringer. Jacobs is out for Green Bay's Week 10 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, but the Packers have their bye in Week 11. Based on the given timeline, Jacobs could have a chance to return in Week 12 against the Los Angeles Rams and will almost certainly be back by Week 13 against the New Orleans Saints. The veteran running back is facing his second absence of the 2026 season after opening the year on the NFL's Commissioner's Exempt List. After returning in Week 7, Jacobs recorded 148 yards from scrimmage and three touchdowns on 47 touches across three games. Without him, Green Bay will likely split backfield work between Pierre Strong Jr. and Kaleb Johnson.
Source: The Ringer - Tom Pelissero
Source: The Ringer - Tom Pelissero
Savion Williams Carries Limited Fantasy Appeal Into Week 10
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Savion Williams (groin) is expected to play Sunday against Minnesota after being limited in practice throughout the week. Williams caught three of four targets for 25 yards and a touchdown in last week's win over New England, adding 13 rushing yards on three carries. He continues to see occasional opportunities as both a receiver and runner, but his overall involvement remains limited. Christian Watson and Matthew Golden have emerged as Green Bay's primary receiving options, combining for 335 yards against the Patriots. Minnesota has been one of the tougher matchups for opposing wide receivers this season, making Williams' limited opportunities even more concerning. RotoBaller ranks him WR57 for Week 10, leaving him as a bench option in most fantasy leagues.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
MarShawn Lloyd Faces Uncertain Role Against Vikings in Week 10
Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd is expected to return Sunday against Minnesota after missing Week 9 with a knee injury. Josh Jacobs (finger) will miss the game, opening up additional carries in Green Bay's backfield. Kaleb Johnson rushed 14 times for 68 yards and a touchdown after Jacobs exited last week's win over New England, while Pierre Strong Jr. added eight carries. Chris Brooks (ankle) could also return from injured reserve, giving the Packers several options. Lloyd managed 37 yards on 13 carries against Minnesota in Week 1, and the Vikings remain a difficult matchup for opposing running backs. With no clear indication of how the carries will be divided, Lloyd is a risky fantasy play. RotoBaller ranks him RB47 for Week 10, making him a bench option in most leagues.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Kaleb Johnson Has Opening in Packers Backfield in Week 10
Green Bay Packers running back Kaleb Johnson could see more carries Sunday against Minnesota with Josh Jacobs (finger) sidelined. Johnson stepped in after Jacobs exited last week's win over New England, rushing 14 times for 68 yards and his first career touchdown. Green Bay reportedly liked Johnson's performance and could give him an extended look against the Vikings. Head coach Matt LaFleur has yet to name a starter, and MarShawn Lloyd returns after missing Week 9 with a knee injury. Pierre Strong Jr. could also share carries, while Chris Brooks (ankle) remains a possibility if activated from injured reserve. Minnesota has allowed the eighth-fewest fantasy points to running backs this season. RotoBaller ranks Johnson RB34 for Week 10, making him a desperation FLEX option until his role becomes clearer.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Tucker Kraft Draws Difficult Vikings Matchup in Week 10
Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft is looking to rebound after catching just one of three targets for one yard in Sunday's 45-27 win over New England. Kraft had scored a touchdown in each of his previous two games, but Christian Watson and Matthew Golden dominated the passing game against the Patriots. Kraft caught three passes for 65 yards against Minnesota in Week 1, but the Vikings have allowed the fewest fantasy points to opposing tight ends this season. No tight end has finished among the top 12 at the position against Minnesota through nine weeks. Kraft remains a starting option given the lack of dependable alternatives at tight end, but his recent target volume and difficult matchup make him a risky play. RotoBaller ranks him TE11 for Week 10.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jordan Love Faces Tough Vikings Defense in Week 10
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love has thrown for at least 270 yards in five straight games, including 372 yards and three touchdowns against New England last Sunday. He also added a 13-yard rushing touchdown in the win. Love had one of his better performances against Minnesota in Week 1, throwing for 387 yards and two touchdowns. The Vikings have allowed the fewest fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks this season, making Sunday's rematch a challenging one. Green Bay could lean more on Love with Josh Jacobs (finger) expected to miss the game. Christian Watson and Matthew Golden combined for 335 receiving yards last week, and both have become important parts of the passing attack. Love's recent production makes him difficult to bench, even against Minnesota. RotoBaller ranks him QB11 for Week 10, putting him at the lower end of the QB1 range.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Matthew Golden a Strong Option in Week 10 Despite Matchup
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden is coming off a career-best performance against New England, catching all 10 of his targets for 164 yards and a touchdown. The second-year receiver has developed into one of Jordan Love's most dependable options, recording 53 receptions for 783 yards and five touchdowns this season. Golden also produced against Minnesota in Week 1, finishing with six catches for 95 yards on 12 targets. The Vikings have allowed just 20.3 fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers, presenting a difficult matchup for Green Bay's passing attack. Christian Watson's recent success also creates competition for targets. Golden remains a high-end WR2 for Sunday, though matching last week's production will be a challenge.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Christian Watson Carries Hot Streak Into Vikings Rematch
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson has posted consecutive 100-yard games despite suffering a broken rib against Carolina in Week 8. Watson returned to finish that contest with eight catches for 113 yards, then caught seven of eight targets for a career-high 171 yards and a touchdown against New England. He also torched Minnesota in Week 1, recording six receptions for 147 yards and two touchdowns. The Vikings have been much tougher on opposing receivers since that meeting and have allowed the third-fewest fantasy points to the position this season. Watson isn't listed on Green Bay's Week 10 injury report, easing concerns about his rib injury. His recent production and connection with Jordan Love make him a strong fantasy start despite the difficult divisional matchup.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Skyy Moore Practicing Thursday
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Skyy Moore (ankle), who has been designated to return after spending four weeks on injured reserve with an ankle injury, was again spotted at the start of Thursday's practice. Moore logged a limited participation on Wednesday, and his status will need to be monitored ahead of a difficult Week 10 divisional matchup with the Vikings. Limited to only five games, Moore still ranks third among Packers wide receivers with his 13 targets, highlighting the top-heavy nature of an offense led by Christian Watson and Matthew Golden, both of whom rank among the top five fantasy receivers through nine weeks. While Moore can add potential depth to Green Bay's receiver room, he should not be considered for fantasy lineups, particularly against a Vikings defense that has represented the second most difficult matchup for fantasy wide receivers.
Source: Rob Demovsky
Source: Rob Demovsky
Trey Smack Expected to Practice in Full Thursday
Green Bay Packers kicker Trey Smack (right calf) is expected to practice in full Thursday, head coach Matt LaFleur said, according to Weston Hodkiewicz. Asked whether the calf was a concern, LaFleur said, "Not from what I saw yesterday." The Packers estimated Smack as a limited participant on Wednesday, when they held a jog-through. Green Bay has kicker Lenny Krieg on its international practice squad if it needs a replacement. Smack converted all three field-goal attempts and all four extra points in Sunday's 45-27 win at New England, including a 51-yarder in the third quarter. Smack's season-long 59-yarder came in the opener against the Minnesota Vikings, who visit Lambeau Field on Sunday. He went three-for-three on field goals in that game, and opposing kickers have had three attempts in each of Minnesota's last three games. Smack has made multiple field goals in just two of his last seven games, leaving him a fringe option in 12-team leagues for the rematch if he plays. Green Bay has its bye in Week 11.
Source: Weston Hodkiewicz
Source: Weston Hodkiewicz
Josh Jacobs to Have Finger Surgery Friday, Timetable Remains Unclear
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said on Thursday that running back Josh Jacobs (finger) will have surgery on his broken right ring finger on Friday, and they will know more then about his recovery timetable, according to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. Jacobs broke his finger on a stiff-arm during Sunday's Week 9 win over the New England Patriots and is expected to be out for two to three weeks. The Packers will have a better idea of whether the 28-year-old will need to go on Injured Reserve (and miss at least four games) after Friday's surgery, but they are hoping he can avoid IR and have a shot to return after the team's Week 11 bye in a Week 12 showdown against the Los Angeles Rams on Wednesday, Nov. 25. It has been a frustrating year for Jacobs and his fantasy managers after he missed the first six weeks of the season while on the commissioner's exempt list, and now he is set to miss another couple of games. MarShawn Lloyd (knee) missed the Week 9 game in New England, which allowed Kaleb Johnson to take over as the lead back and score the first touchdown of his career. Lloyd is off the Week 10 injury report, though, so it could be more of a timeshare between Lloyd and Johnson in a bad matchup this Sunday against the stout Minnesota Vikings' defense.
Source: The Athletic - Matt Schneidman
Source: The Athletic - Matt Schneidman
Tucker Kraft Losing Fantasy Appeal After Down Showing
Green Bay tight end Tucker Kraft remains a fantasy football starting option, but he's not as confident an option after a really poor showing in Week 9. He managed just one catch for one yard across three targets against the Patriots. What was even more alarming is that the Packers scored 45 points and racked up 478 yards as an offense. Kraft has fallen behind Christian Watson and Matthew Golden in the pass-catching hierarchy, and Savion Williams has also been more productive of late, which is more competition for Kraft. Tight end is a tough fantasy position to find consistency at, so that's why Kraft remains a starting option in all leagues, but he's going to fall back to being just a deep-league option if his production doesn't improve soon.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Packers Hope Josh Jacobs Won't Land on Injured Reserve
The Green Bay Packers are hopeful that they won't have to place running back Josh Jacobs (finger) on injured reserve, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. Jacobs broke his finger in Week 9 against the Patriots and will require surgery. However, with a projected recovery timeline of just two to three weeks, Rapoport said that "the hope is no IR." Jacobs has been an effective fantasy running back since returning from the commissioner's exempt list. In his first two games back, he totaled 32 carries, 75 rushing yards, 11 catches, 68 receiving yards, and three total touchdowns. Green Bay has a Week 11 bye, so it's not completely out of the question to wonder if he could return in Week 12. If not, then a Week 13 matchup against the New Orleans Saints could be a good target for his return to action. MarShawn Lloyd and Kaleb Johnson should share the opportunity to lead Green Bay's backfield in his absence.
Source: Ian Rapoport
Source: Ian Rapoport
